candidiasis

noun

can·​di·​di·​a·​sis ˌkan-də-ˈdī-ə-səs 

plural candidiases ˌkan-də-ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz 

: infection with or disease caused by a candida

called also moniliasis

Examples of candidiasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because what was happening to him wasn’t candidiasis but the onset of Lewy body disease. —David Rabe, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025

The doctor who’d prescribed the antibiotics didn’t understand that candidiasis could be caused by antibiotics. —David Rabe, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025

Yogurt is one natural remedy used to treat vaginal yeast infections—also known as vaginal candidiasis. —Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 21 Aug. 2023

What are the causes and symptoms of candidiasis? —Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2020

One clinical study found that Lactobacillus rhamnosus DSM 14870 and Lactobacillus gasseri DSM 14869 can provide a long-term cure for bacterial vaginosis and recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. —Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023

Women who are pregnant, using hormonal contraceptives, have diabetes, have a weakened immune system, or have recently taken antibiotics are more likely to develop vaginal candidiasis. —Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2020

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for candidiasis

• amebiasis
• filariasis
• leishmaniasis
• mydriasis
• pityriasis
• archdiocese
• psoriasis
• cholelithiasis
• elephantiasis
• nephrolithiasis
• schistosomiasis
• urolithiasis

Kids Definition

candidiasis

noun

can·​di·​di·​a·​sis ˌkan-də-ˈdī-ə-səs 

plural candidiases -ə-ˌsēz 

: infection with a fungus that resembles a yeast

Medical Definition

candidiasis

noun

can·​di·​di·​a·​sis ˌkan-də-ˈdī-ə-səs 

plural candidiases -ˌsēz 

: infection with or disease caused by a fungus of the genus Candida

called also monilia, moniliasis