a condition in which candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. it is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. candidiasis usually affects the mouth (oral candidiasis); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire body. also called candidosis and thrush.
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出典:『Wiktionary』 (2024/08/02 09:36 UTC 版)
candidiasis (countable and uncountable, plural candidiases)