1923; < New Latin; Latin: feminine of candidus bright, light; see candid
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C. albicans, or candida, is known to cause yeast infections.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
I also had a normal pap smear and exam this October, although in the lab report it said they found candida on my cervix.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2021
When I finally coughed up a sputum that had candida in it, I was not on any cortisone inhalation just albuterol therapy.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2020
Like Matilda, my research review and understanding of candida overgrowth had given me a strong skepticism, and I was skeptical when my doctors found evidence of it in me.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2010
Asconius, who, as I have said before, wrote in the time of Tiberius, declares that Cicero in his lost oration, "In toga candida," accused Crassus of having been the author of the conspiracy.
From The Life of Cicero Volume One by Trollope, Anthony
Further experiments showed the molecule has similar effects on Candida auris.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 22, 2026
Candida auris is especially dangerous for people who are already critically ill, leaving hospitals highly exposed to outbreaks.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 23, 2025
Cocker said they'd only attend if it was a "life or death situation", while keyboard player Candida Doyle told BBC 6 Music that organisers "weren't interested" in booking them.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2025
Candida auris, a type of yeast that can cause life-threatening illness, was first identified in the U.S. in 2016 with 52 infections reported across the country, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
"Noble Ki, I am thy servant for life," said Nicholas, kneeling and clasping the knees of the old colao; adding, "but say, O Ki, who is this Lady Candida Hiu?"
From The War Tiger Or, Adventures and Wonderful Fortunes of the Young Sea Chief and His Lad Chow: A Tale of the Conquest of China by Dalton, William
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