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chlamydia

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noun/kləˈmɪd.i.ə/
  1. 1

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

    • 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.”
  2. 2

    Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.countable

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