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{{Definitions | {{Definitions | ||
|Term= | |Term=candidiasis | ||
|Short definition=a yeast | |Short definition=candidiasis - {{Pronunciation}} (KAN-dih-DY-uh-sis) condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist areas of the skin on the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or antibiotic treatment. | ||
|Type= | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty= | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
|Language=English | |Language=English | ||
|Source= | |Source=NCI | ||
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{{ | candidiasis - {{Pronunciation}} (KAN-dih-DY-uh-sis) condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist areas of the skin on the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or antibiotic treatment. Candidiasis usually affects the mouth (oral candidiasis) ; however, it rarely spreads throughout the body. Also called candidiasis and thrush {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:28, 11 January 2023
| Candidiasis | |
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| Term | Candidiasis |
| Short definition | candidiasis - (pronounced) (KAN-dih-DY-uh-sis) condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist areas of the skin on the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or antibiotic treatment. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
candidiasis - (pronounced) (KAN-dih-DY-uh-sis) condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist areas of the skin on the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or antibiotic treatment. Candidiasis usually affects the mouth (oral candidiasis) ; however, it rarely spreads throughout the body. Also called candidiasis and thrush
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