Candidiasis: meaning, definitions and examples
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candidiasis
[ ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs ]
medical condition
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast belonging to the Candida genus. It commonly affects the skin, mouth, throat, and genital areas. Symptoms may include white patches, itching, and discomfort.
Synonyms
thrush, yeast infection.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| candidiasis |
This is a medical term used by healthcare professionals and in scientific discussions to describe infections caused by Candida fungi. It is often found in medical literature or when discussing the condition in a formal healthcare setting.
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Examples of usage
- Candidiasis can be treated with antifungal medications.
- Oral candidiasis, also known as thrush, is a common form of the infection.
Translations
Translations of the word "candidiasis" in other languages:
🇵🇹 candidíase
🇮🇳 कैंडिडियासिस
🇩🇪 Candidiasis
🇮🇩 kandidiasis
🇺🇦 кандидоз
🇵🇱 kandydoza
🇯🇵 カンジダ症
🇫🇷 candidose
🇪🇸 candidiasis
🇹🇷 kandidiyaz
🇰🇷 칸디다증
🇸🇦 داء المبيضات
🇨🇿 kandidóza
🇸🇰 kandidóza
🇨🇳 念珠菌病
🇸🇮 kandidoza
🇮🇸 kandídíusýking
🇰🇿 кандидоз
🇬🇪 კანდიდოზი
🇦🇿 kandidiyaz
🇲🇽 candidiasis
Etymology
The term 'candidiasis' originates from the name of the yeast genus Candida, which was first described in 1923. The condition was named after this genus due to the prevalence of Candida species in causing fungal infections in humans. Candidiasis has been recognized as a common healthcare-associated infection with varying degrees of severity.