candidiasis

[kan-di-dahy-uh-sis]

noun, plural can·di·di·a·ses

[kan-di-dahy-uh-seez] /ˌkæn dɪˈdaɪ əˌsiz/.

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

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Compare thrush².

Origin of candidiasis

1945–50; < New Latin Candid(a) genus name (see candida) + -iasis

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Examples from the Web for candidiasis

Contemporary Examples

Its authors speculate that kombucha “may be very healthful” in combating yeast infections, thrush, and other forms of candidiasis.
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Anneli Rufus
February 28, 2012

candidiasis in Medicine

candidiasis

(kăn′dĭ-dī′ə-sĭs)

n.

A fungous infection caused by a species of Candida, especially Candida albicans, that can involve various parts of the body, such as the skin and mucous membranes.moniliasis

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