Candidiasis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Candidiasis is a noun meaning (biology, medicine) A fungal infection due to any species of yeasts in the genus Candida or those that were formerly classified in the genus Candida but are now classified in the genus Candidozyma.
Meaning
(biology, medicine) A fungal infection due to any species of yeasts in the genus Candida or those that were formerly classified in the genus Candida but are now classified in the genus Candidozyma.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: yeast infection (precisely hypernymous), thrush (oral or vaginal forms)
Word Forms
- candidiases
Synonyms for candidiasis
Depending on context, synonyms include thrush, moniliasis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moniliasis, mucocutaneous, vulvovaginal, candidosis, candidiosis, candidemia.
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