candida

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a candida culture under a microscope.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of yeast-like fungus: Any of various microscopic fungi belonging to the genus Candida. These fungi are commonly found as part of the normal microbial flora in the human body (e.g., in the mouth, gut, and vagina) but can cause infections, known as candidiasis, under certain conditions.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The lab test confirmed the presence of Candida.
  • An overgrowth of Candida can lead to oral thrush.
  • The doctor prescribed an antifungal medication for the Candida infection.

Advanced Usage

• "Candida albicans": This is the most prevalent and clinically significant species within the genus, responsible for the majority of human fungal infections.
  • Candida albicans is the species most commonly associated with vaginal yeast infections.

Variants and Related Words

• Candidiasis (n): The medical term for an infection caused by fungi.
  • Symptoms of candidiasis include itching and redness.
• Candidal (adj): Relating to or caused by .
  • The patient was treated for a candidal skin infection.

Synonyms

• Yeast (in a general, non-scientific context): Often used informally to refer to such fungal overgrowths, though is a specific genus.
• Fungus: A broader biological category to which belongs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida