candidiasis

[ kan-di-dahy-uh-sis ]

/ ˌkæn dɪˈdaɪ ə sɪs /

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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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Origin of candidiasis

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

Words nearby candidiasis

candidacy, candidate, candidate species, candid camera, Candide, candidiasis, candidly, candidness, candied, Candiot, candle

How to use candidiasis in a sentence

Its authors speculate that kombucha “may be very healthful” in combating yeast infections, thrush, and other forms of candidiasis.
Is Celebrity Favorite Kombucha Really a Health and Anti-Aging Cure?|Anneli Rufus|February 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST