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Definition

noun

A former name to the infection caused by the Candida species.

Supplement

Candida species may infect different parts of the human body, especially vagina, vulva, and other mucous membranes.

Word origin: Monilia (a genus) + -iasis (state or condition caused by the presence of an infectious agent) Synonym(s):

• candidosis
• candidiasis
• oidiomycosis

Related term(s):

• Oral moniliasis