candidiasis

[ kan-di-dahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, plural can·di·di·a·ses [kan-di-, dahy, -, uh, -seez].

1. any of a variety of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida, occurring most often in the mouth, respiratory tract bronchocandidiasis, or vagina. Compare thrush ²( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidiasis¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from New Latin Candid(a), genus name ( candida ) + -iasis

Example Sentences

In such cases, the patient develops invasive candidiasis.

From Science Daily

The disease, called candidiasis, often requires months of hospital stays and is fatal in 29 to 53 percent of patients.

From Salon

Certain conditions, however, can lead to an overgrowth of this benign organism.The resulting infection is known as candidiasis.

From Scientific American

Vulvovaginal candidiasis - known as thrush - is caused by the overgrowth of the fungus candida.

From BBC

Leaky gut is a more serious consequence of candidiasis, occurring when candida causes the intestinal wall to become permeable and allows partially digested proteins and other toxins to be released into the body.

From US News