Candidiasis (Noun)
Meaning
An infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with candidiasis, a fungal infection that caused painful sores in her mouth and throat.
- Candidiasis is a common infection in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy.
- The doctor prescribed an antifungal medication to treat the candidiasis that had developed in the patient's genital area.
- The warm and humid climate of the tropical island created an ideal environment for candidiasis to spread among the local population.
- Untreated diabetes can increase the risk of developing candidiasis, particularly in the form of oral or vaginal yeast infections.