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candidiasis
This term is a clinical designation used primarily in medical contexts to describe an overgrowth of Candida yeast. It carries a neutral, diagnostic tone and is the standard terminology used by healthcare professionals to ensure precision in diagnosis and treatment planning.
As a medical condition name, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form in standard clinical usage, as the term refers to the state of the infection rather than individual instances of the disease.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor diagnosed her with vulvovaginal candidiasis after the physical exam.
I wonder if this white patch on my tongue is a sign of oral candidiasis.
Chronic candidiasis can be a sign of a weakened immune system.
You should apply the cream twice daily to treat the cutaneous candidiasis.
The infant developed oral candidiasis which is commonly known as thrush.
Is it possible for antibiotics to trigger a case of candidiasis?
The patient reported persistent itching and discharge consistent with candidiasis.
The patient reported persistent itching and discharge consistent with candidiasis.
He struggled with recurrent candidiasis throughout his recovery from chemotherapy.
He struggled with recurrent candidiasis throughout his recovery from chemotherapy.