chlamydate

/klæmiˈdeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to infect with Chlamydia

“The chlamydated patient was treated with antibiotics.”

2. noun

one that chlamydates, especially a microbe that infects with Chlamydia

“The chlamydate was found in the sample and was isolated for further study.”

Synonyms

  • contaminate
  • infect

Antonyms

  • disinfect
  • purify