Chlamydia

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /kləˈmɪd.i.É™/

Origin

New Latin from Ancient Greek χλαμύδιον ("small cloak"), from χλαμύς (khlamus, "cloak").

Noun

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

Derived terms

• chlamydial