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candidiases

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can⋅di⋅di⋅a⋅sis

[kan-di-dahy-uh-sis]
–noun, plural -ses [-seez] .
any of a variety of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida, occurring most often in the mouth, respiratory tract (bronchocandidiasis), or vagina.
Compare thrush 2 .


Origin:
1945–50; < NL Candid(a) genus name (see candida ) + -iasis
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Main Entry: can·di·di·a·sis
Pronunciation: "kan-d&-'dI-&-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural can·di·di·a·ses /-"sEz/
: infection with or disease caused by a fungus of the genus Candida called also monilia,moniliasis
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candidiasis can·di·di·a·sis (kān'dĭ-dī'ə-sĭs) or can·di·do·sis (-dō'sĭs)
n.
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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