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Definition of Chlamydiaceae
1. Noun. Gram-negative parasites in warm-blooded vertebrates.
Exact synonyms: Family Chlamydiaceae
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Order Rickettsiales, Rickettsiales
Member holonyms: Genus Chlamydia
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Order Rickettsiales, Rickettsiales
Member holonyms: Genus Chlamydia
Medical Definition of Chlamydiaceae
1. A family of gram-negative, coccoid microorganisms containing the genus chlamydia. (12 Dec 1998)