Candidiasis
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| 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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