Plural of chlamydia
regular plural
The plural of chlamydia is chlamydias or chlamydiae.
Forms of chlamydia
| Singular | chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | chlamydias chlamydiae |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Meaning of chlamydia
- noun Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.
- noun Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.
Questions about the plural of chlamydia
- What is the plural of chlamydia?
- The plural of chlamydia is chlamydias or chlamydiae.
- Which is correct, chlamydias or chlamydiae?
- Both are used. chlamydiae is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is chlamydia countable?
- Chlamydia is a countable and uncountable noun.
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