noun
candidiasis
kan-dih-DY-uh-sis
Candidiasis (noun) means a fungal infection caused by yeasts of the genus Candida. Example: “The doctor diagnosed candidiasis after examining the rash.”
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medical A fungal infection caused by yeasts of the genus Candida.
"The doctor diagnosed candidiasis after examining the rash."
"Antifungal cream cleared up her skin candidiasis within a week."
"Oral candidiasis can develop in people with weakened immune systems."
How to use candidiasis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA yeast infection caused by Candida fungus.
When to use it
This is a clinical term; thrush is a near-synonym, but only for the oral or vaginal forms of the infection, not for candidiasis generally.
Memory tip
Remember the capital C in Candida when you see it written, since it names the fungus itself.
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Common pairings
oral candidiasis
vaginal candidiasis
treat candidiasis
recurrent candidiasis
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Etymology
Formed by adding the suffix -iasis, meaning a diseased condition, to Candida, the name of the fungal genus responsible for the infection.
Synonyms
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moniliasis
thrush
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Rhymes for candidiasis
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What is candidiasis?
It is an infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast on the skin or mucous membranes. It is commonly known as thrush when it affects the mouth or vagina.
Where does candidiasis occur?
It can affect the skin as well as mucous membranes such as the mouth and vagina, which is why it takes several different forms.
How is candidiasis treated?
It is typically treated with antifungal medication, applied as a cream, tablet or lozenge depending on where the infection is.
What is the meaning of candidiasis?
"candidiasis" (noun) means a fungal infection caused by yeasts of the genus Candida.
