chlamydia

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism ''Chlamydia trachomatis''.
  2. Noun.  (countable, zoology) Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus ''Chlamydia'' that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.

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