candidiasis

[ kan-di-dahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, plural can·di·di·a·ses [kan-di-, dahy, -, uh, -seez].

1. any of a variety of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida, occurring most often in the mouth, respiratory tract bronchocandidiasis, or vagina. Compare thrush ²( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidiasis¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from New Latin Candid(a), genus name ( candida ) + -iasis

Example Sentences

Its authors speculate that kombucha “may be very healthful” in combating yeast infections, thrush, and other forms of candidiasis.

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