• 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. Thrush usually affects the mouth (oral thrush); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire body.
  NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
  U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
• An infection that is caused by one of many species of the genus Candida.
  NICHD Pediatric Terminology
  U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
• Infection with a fungus of the genus CANDIDA. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by CANDIDA ALBICANS. (Dorland, 27th ed)
  NLM Medical Subject Headings
  U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
• Infection with the organism Candida.
  NCI Thesaurus
  U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
• Candidiasis is skin and mucous membrane infection with Candida species, most commonly Candida albicans. Infections can occur anywhere and are most common in skinfolds, digital web spaces, genitals, cuticles, and oral mucosa. Symptoms and signs vary by site. Diagnosis is by clinical appearance and/or potassium hydroxide wet mount of skin...
  Merck Manuals
  Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
• Candidiasis, infectious disease produced by the yeastlike fungus Candida albicans and closely related species. A common inhabitant of the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract, Candida ordinarily causes no ill effects, except among infants and in persons debilitated by illness such as diabetes. There...
  Encyclopedia Britannica
  Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
• Thrush, fungus infection characterized by raised white patches on the tongue that resemble milk curds. When gently scraped off, these patches reveal inflamed tissue that tends to bleed easily. Beginning on the tongue, the creamy white spots can spread to the gums, palate, tonsils, throat, and...
  Encyclopedia Britannica
  Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020