candidiasis

n. infection caused by a fungus of the genus Candida

Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common.
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Candidiasis is an infection caused by a species of the yeast Candida, usually Candida albicans. [more]Candidiasis - Community and Resources

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

n. candidiasis, skin infection caused by a yeastlike fungus