Candidiasis
{{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}}