adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by chlamydia (a bacterium that causes sexually transmitted infections and other diseases)
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in healthcare and scientific contexts
Examples
- Chlamydial infections are among the most common sexually transmitted diseases.
- The patient tested positive for chlamydial bacteria.
- Chlamydial pneumonia can occur in newborns exposed to infected mothers.
- Early detection of chlamydial infection is important for effective treatment.
- Antibiotics are typically prescribed to treat chlamydial infections.