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Chlamydia (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Chlamydia is a type of coccoid rickettsia that commonly infests birds and mammals, leading to various infections.
  • The symptoms of chlamydia in humans typically include inflammation of the eyes, lungs, and genitourinary tract.
  • If left untreated, chlamydia can cause severe damage to the reproductive system in infected individuals.
  • Chlamydia infections are notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat due to their often asymptomatic nature.
  • Pregnant women who contract chlamydia are at risk of passing the infection to their unborn child, resulting in serious complications.

Hypernyms

  • Eubacterium
  • True Bacteria

Hyponyms

  • C. Psittaci
  • C. Trachomatis

Related Words

  • Chlamydial (adjective)

Meaning 2

A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Untreated cases of chlamydia can lead to severe complications in women, including infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
  • Chlamydia is often asymptomatic in men but can cause symptoms such as abnormal discharge from the urethra.
  • People can contract chlamydia by engaging in unprotected sex with an infected partner.
  • Using condoms during intimacy can significantly lower the risk of transmitting or catching chlamydia.
  • Regular screening for sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, is essential for maintaining good reproductive health.

Hypernyms

  • Sexually Transmitted Disease
  • Social Disease
  • Dose
  • VD
  • Cupid's Itch
  • Venus's Curse
  • STD
  • Cupid's Disease
  • Venereal Infection

Related Words

  • Chlamydial (adjective)
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