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Chlamydia Moderate

Chlamydia has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia

"The doctor told me that my recent test results showed I have chlamydia, which is a bacterial infection spread through sexual contact."

2

coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract

"The veterinarian diagnosed the sick poultry flock with chlamydia, explaining that this bacterial infection was causing severe respiratory distress in several of the older birds."

3

Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.

"My doctor told me to get tested for chlamydia because I've been experiencing unusual discharge and discomfort during urination."

Broader Terms (hypernyms)
venereal disease eubacteria
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
Chlamydia psittaci Chlamydia trachomatis
Rhyming Words
dia odia lidia media redia vidia rodia wadia nydia lydia nadia madia india pedia lndia inedia cardia hoodia sandia pandia
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