Chlamydia trachomatis

Chlamydia trachomatis definition - medical

Chlamydia tra·cho·ma·tis (trə-kōˈmə-tĭs)

noun
A species of Chlamydia that causes trachoma, inclusion conjunctivitis, lymphogranuloma venereum, nonspecific urethritis, and proctitis in humans.

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