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|Term=Candidiasis
|Short definition=candidiasis - {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} (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. 
|Short definition=a yeast infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans; occurs most often in the vagina, but also in the mouth, on moist skin, or on the penis
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|Type=Medical term
|Specialty=Oncology
|Specialty=General
|Language=English
|Language=English
|Source=AMA
|Source=NCI
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{{PAGENAME}} (definition) a yeast infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans; occurs most often in the vagina, but also in the mouth, on moist skin, or on the penis<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
candidiasis - {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} (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 {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

Revision as of 05:35, 8 January 2023

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=candidiasis |Short definition=candidiasis - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (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 }} candidiasis - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (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 {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}

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