Candidiasis Definition

kăndĭ-dīə-sĭs
candidiases
noun
A common fungal infection caused by yeast (genus Candida, esp. C. albicans) that thrives on any moist, cutaneous area of the body, esp. on mucous membranes, between toes, under diapers, etc.: can develop into serious internal and chronic conditions.
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Noun

Singular:
candidiasis
Plural:
candidiases

Candidiasis Sentence Examples

  • Research is revealing that when used in conjunction with a low-carbohydrate diet it can help stem the overgrowth of yeast and successfully beat candidiasis.

  • Thus, calcium could be an important factor in the pathogenesis of disseminated candidiasis.

  • Candida, a yeast-like fungus, has become a major cause of the life-threatening infection called invasive candidiasis.

  • Candida albicans is a yeast causing candidiasis or " thrush " in humans.

  • Although the condition mainly affects women, men are also at risk of developing candidiasis.

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CCACAN

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Words Starting With C and Ending With S

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With C11 Letter Words Ending With S