can·di·da   (kān'dĭ-də)    n.  Any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida that are normally present on the skin and in the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina, and that may become pathogenic, especially C. albicans, the causative agent of thrush. [Latin, feminine of candidus, white; see candid.]

Main Entry: can·di·da
Pronunciation: 'kan-d&d-&
Function: noun
1 capitalized : a genus of parasitic imperfect fungi ofthe order Moniliales that resemble yeasts, produce small amounts of mycelium, occur especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract, are usually benign but can become pathogenic, and include thecausative agent (C. albicans) of thrush
2 : any fungus of the genus Candida —can·di·dal /-d&d-^&l/ adjective

Candida Can·di·da (kān'dĭ-də)
n.
A genus of the pathogenic yeastlike fungi.

candida   (kān'dĭ-də)  Pronunciation Key  Any of the yeastlike deuteromycete fungi of the genus Candida that are normally present on the skin and in the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina. Certain species may become pathogenic, especially C. albicans, which causes thrush and other infections.