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candidiasis

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noun can·di·di·a·sis \ˌkan-də-ˈdī-ə-səs\

Definition of candidiasis

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candidiases

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

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Origin and Etymology of candidiasis

New Latin


First Known Use: 1951

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candidiasis

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noun can·di·di·a·sis \ˌkan-də-ˈdī-ə-səs\

Medical Definition of candidiasis

plural

candidiases

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

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