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源自现代拉丁语 Chlamydia(1887年),来自希腊语 khlamys(斗篷),形容该细菌在宿主细胞内形成的包涵体形态。
❶ 一种常见的性传播细菌感染,主要通过性接触传播,可能导致生殖系统炎症等症状。
“Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide.”
(衣原体感染是全球最常见的性传播疾病之一。)
“Many people with chlamydia don't show any symptoms.”
(许多感染衣原体的人没有任何症状。)
❶ 指引起这种感染的衣原体属细菌,属于微生物学分类中的特定菌种。
“Chlamydia trachomatis is the bacterium responsible for the infection.”
(沙眼衣原体是导致这种感染的细菌。)
“Scientists study the life cycle of chlamydia to develop better treatments.”
(科学家研究衣原体的生命周期以开发更好的治疗方法。)
chlamydia infection — 指由衣原体细菌引起的具体感染状况,常用于医疗诊断场景。
“The test confirmed she had a chlamydia infection.”
(检测确认她患有衣原体感染。)
chlamydia screening — 指通过医学检测手段检查是否感染衣原体的过程,属于预防性医疗措施。
“Annual chlamydia screening is recommended for young adults.”
(建议年轻人每年进行一次衣原体筛查。)