moniliasis
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mo·ni·li·a·sis
(mō′nə-lī′ə-sĭs, mŏn′ə-)n.
See candidiasis.
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moniliasis
(ˌmɒnɪˈlaɪəsɪs)n
(Medicine) med a yeast infection caused by the fungus Candida
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can•di•di•a•sis
(ˌkæn dɪˈdaɪ ə sɪs)n., pl. -ses (-ˌsiz)
any of a variety of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida, occurring most often in the mouth, respiratory tract, or vagina. Compare thrush 2 (def. 1).
[1945–50; < New Latin Candid(a) + -iasis]
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moniliasis
A fungal infection that affects moist skin areas; also called candiasis.
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Noun | 1. | moniliasis - an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) Candida albicans, Monilia albicans - a parasitic fungus that can infect the mouth or the skin or the intestines or the vagina fungal infection, mycosis - an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus thrush - candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults |
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mon·i·li·a·sis
n. moniliasis. V.: candidiasis
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