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An infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
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candidiasis
Word definitions for candidiasis in dictionaries
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any type of Candida (a type of yeast ). When it affects the mouth , it is commonly called thrush . Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. Other symptoms may ...
Wiktionary
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n. (context pathology English) A fungal infection of any of the ''Candida'' (yeast) species.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) [syn: moniliasis , monilia disease ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
candidiasis \candidiasis\ n. an infection caused by fungi of the genera Monilia or Candida , especially Candida albicans . Syn: moniliasis, monilia disease.
Usage examples of candidiasis.
What could streptococcal pneumonia and, say, candidiasis, have in common?
Candidiasis was bad, but people can live with a recurrent yeast infection on their skin and, ah, other moist places, as long as its not injected into their bloodstream.