Candidiasis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Infection with a fungus of the genus Candida, especially C. albicans, that usually occurs in the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth, respiratory tract, or vagina but may invade the bloodstream, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Also called candidosis, moniliasis.
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  • n. A fungal infection of any of the Candida (yeast) species.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. an infection caused by fungi of the genera Monilia or Candida, especially Candida albicans.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    mycosis    fungal infection   
    Hyponym
    thrush   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    moniliasis    monilia disease    yeast infection    thrush   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    vaginitis    vaginosis    leishmaniasis    fornix    microflora    transpiration    introitus    perseveration    eversion    alkalosis   
     
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