Definition

Proper noun 1. A species of bacterium: Chlamydia trachomatis is the scientific name for a specific, obligate intracellular bacterium. It is responsible for several significant human diseases.

Usage

• is a gram-negative bacterium.
• The most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection is caused by .
• Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of DNA.

Advanced Usage

• In medical microbiology, is classified within the family Chlamydiaceae. Different serovars (subtypes) of are associated with distinct clinical syndromes, ranging from ocular infections to genital tract diseases.

Variants and Related Words

• Chlamydia (noun): Often used as the shortened, common name for infections caused by , particularly genital infections. (e.g., "She was treated for chlamydia.")
• Chlamydial (adjective): Of or relating to the bacterium or the infection. (e.g., "chlamydial conjunctivitis")

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a bacterial species. It is not used in a general or figurative sense.

Synonyms

• C. trachomatis (abbreviation): The standard abbreviated form used in scientific and medical literature.

Idioms

• There are no idioms using this specific scientific term.

Phrasal Verbs

• There are no phrasal verbs using this specific scientific term.

Noun

1. bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and lymphogranuloma venereum