candidiasis

candidiasis definition - medical

can·di·di·a·sis (kănˌdĭ-dīˈə-sĭs) or can·di·do·sis (-dōˈsĭs)

noun
A fungous infection caused by a species of Candida, especially Candida albicans, that can involve various parts of the body, such as the skin and mucous membranes. Also called moniliasis.

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