candidiasis
n.
infection caused by a fungus of the genus Candida
Candidiasis
Candidiasis (die)
n.
candidiasis, skin infection caused by a yeastlike fungus
candidiasis
[kan-dih-DY-uh-siss]
A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. Thrush usually affects the mouth (oral thrush); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire body. Also called candidosis or thrush.
candidiasis
Noun
1. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
(synonym) moniliasis, monilia disease
(hypernym) fungal infection, mycosis
(hyponym) thrush
(part-meronym) Candida albicans, Monilia albicans