chlamydia
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English
Etymology
From New Latin chlamydia, from Ancient Greek χλαμύδιον (khlamúdion, “small cloak”), from χλαμύς (khlamús, “cloak”).
Pronunciation
Noun
chlamydia (countable and uncountable, plural chlamydias or chlamydiae)
- (uncountable) Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.
- 2014, Tim Carvell [et al.], “Dr. Oz and Nutritional Supplements”, in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, season 1, episode 8, John Oliver (actor), Warner Bros. Television, via HBO:
- That makes sense, because we’re all looking for flowery language from our physicians. “Like the sunlight shines upon the hidden grassy meadow, so does chlamydia cast a warm glow upon your private parts.”
- (countable) Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.
Derived terms
Translations
sexually transmitted disease
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