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|Short definition=a | |Short definition=Thrush - {{Pronunciation}} (Thrush) 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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{{ | Thrush - {{Pronunciation}} (Thrush) 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. Thrush usually affects the mouth (oral thrush) ; however, it rarely spreads throughout the body. Also called candidiasis and candidiasis {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:11, 13 January 2023
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| Term | Thrush |
| Short definition | Thrush - (pronounced) (Thrush) 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 | |
Thrush - (pronounced) (Thrush) 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. Thrush usually affects the mouth (oral thrush) ; however, it rarely spreads throughout the body. Also called candidiasis and candidiasis
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