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

The same 2024 review links dysbiosis to halitosis, cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis and oral candidiasis. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

First, talk to your dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis, as other skin conditions can look similar to a rash from candidiasis. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026

For example, tinea tends to respond more quickly to ketoconazole and miconazole, whereas candidiasis often responds faster to clotrimazole. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026

Because what was happening to him wasn’t candidiasis but the onset of Lewy body disease. — 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

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

Word History

Etymology

candida + -iasis

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for candidiasis

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

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