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CHLAMYDIA

\klamˈɪdi͡ə], \klamˈɪdi‍ə], \k_l_a_m_ˈɪ_d_iə]\

Definitions of CHLAMYDIA

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A genus of the family CHLAMYDIACEAE whose species cause a variety of diseases in vertebrates including humans, mice, and swine. Chlamydia species are gram-negative and produce glycogen. The type species is CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS.

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