candidiasis
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can·di·di·a·sis

noun \ˌkan-də-ˈdī-ə-səs\
plural can·di·di·a·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of CANDIDIASIS

: infection with or disease caused by a candida —called also moniliasis

Origin of CANDIDIASIS

New Latin
First Known Use: 1951

can·di·di·a·sis

noun \ˌkan-də-ˈdī-ə-səs\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; can·di·di·a·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of CANDIDIASIS

: infection with or disease caused by a fungus of the genus Candida—called also monilia, moniliasis

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