candidiasis [
,kændi'daiəsis]
[医] 念珠菌病
candidiasis[ noun ]
an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
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candidiasis \candidiasis\ n.
an infection caused by fungi of the genera {Monilia} or
{Candida}, especially {Candida albicans}.
Syn: moniliasis, monilia disease.
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