chlamydia trachomatis

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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

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