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candida /ˈkandɪdə /noun [mass noun]A yeast-like parasitic fungus that can sometimes cause thrush.- Genus Candida, subdivision Deuteromycotina.
Opportunistic bacteria, other parasites, fungi and candida, are threats whenever the healthy bacteria diminish....- Other causes of bladder infections include parasites such as schistosomiasis (found in some hot countries), and fungi such as candida, which causes thrush.
- Fungi such as candida (which causes thrush) can also cause brain infections if they get into the brain or bloodstream.
Origin Modern Latin, feminine of Latin candidus 'white'. |