candida


can·di·da

noun \ˈkan-də-də\

Definition of CANDIDA

: any of a genus (Candida) of parasitic fungi that resemble yeasts, occur especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract where they are usually benign but can become pathogenic, and have been grouped with the imperfect fungi but are now often placed with the ascomycetes; especially : one (C. albicans) causing thrush
can·di·dal \-də-dəl\ adjective

Origin of CANDIDA

New Latin, genus name, from Latin, feminine of candidus
First Known Use: 1939

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