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  • proper noun A taxonomic division within the kingdom Bacteriabacteria which are all intracellular parasites of eukaryotic cells.

Etymologies

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Chlamydia +‎ -ae

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  • Chlamydiae constitute an important group of obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens responsible for acute and chronic diseases of humans and animals.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs 2009

  • Chlamydiae constitute an important group of obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens responsible for acute and chronic diseases of humans and animals.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs 2009

  • Chlamydia is an infection of the genitals and rectum caused by a bacterium belonging to the Chlamydiae phylum and is usually transmitted through vaginal sex, anal sex and sex toys.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • Chlamydia is an infection of the genitals and rectum caused by a bacterium belonging to the Chlamydiae phylum and is usually transmitted through vaginal sex, anal sex and sex toys.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

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