Candidiasis

//ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs// noun

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Noun

1
A fungal infection of any of the Candida (yeast) species. countable, uncountable
2
an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) wordnet

Synonyms

monilia disease moniliasis saccharomycosis thrush thrush thrushes

Etymology

Candida + -iasis

Related phrases

congenital cutaneous candidiasis oral candidiasis

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