ALL meanings of candidiasis
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C c - noun candidiasis a common fungal infection caused by yeast (genus Candida, esp. C. albicans) that thrives on any moist, cutaneous area of the body, esp. on mucous membranes, between toes, under diapers, etc.: can develop into serious internal and chronic conditions 3
- noun plural candidiasis any of a variety of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida, occurring most often in the mouth, respiratory tract (bronchocandidiasis) or vagina. 1
- noun candidiasis Infection with candida, especially as causing oral or vaginal thrush. 1
- noun candidiasis (pathology) A fungal infection of any of the Candida (yeast) species. 0