yeast infection

noun

: infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a normally present candidal fungus (Candida albicans) that is characterized by a discharge and inflammation

broadly : an infection (such as thrush) caused by a yeast fungus or a yeast-like fungus

Examples of yeast infection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moisture trapping, chafing, and excessive odor are veritable hike ruiners that can sometimes escalate to UTIs or yeast infections. —Zoe Gates, Outside Online, 22 Mar. 2025

Common side effects from vaginal moisturizers can include, allergic reactions, skin irritation, and yeast infections. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Mar. 2025

Plenty of other conditions like pelvic floor dysfunction, interstitial cystitis (a.k.a. painful bladder syndrome), and yeast infections can be easy to confuse with UTIs. —Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025

But with 60% of BV cases recurring within a year, women are stuck repeating treatment regimens, upping their risk of antibiotic resistance and yeast infections. —Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yeast infection

• interconnection
• microinjection
• superinfection
• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection

Medical Definition

yeast infection

noun

: an infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus of the genus Candida (C. albicans) normally present in the vaginal flora and characterized by vaginal discharge and vulvovaginitis

broadly : an infection (as thrush or tinea versicolor) caused by a yeast or yeastlike fungus