moniliasis
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Definition
Noun: 1. A fungal infection: A medical condition caused by an overgrowth of fungi, primarily of the genus Candida (especially Candida albicans). This term is often used synonymously with "candidiasis."
Usage
The word "moniliasis" is a technical medical term. It is used in clinical and scientific contexts to describe a specific type of fungal infection. * The doctor diagnosed the patient with moniliasis after reviewing the lab results. * Oral moniliasis, also known as thrush, is common in infants.
Advanced Usage
- The term "moniliasis" is considered somewhat outdated in modern medical terminology. The more precise and commonly used term is now candidiasis, which specifies the genus .
- It can be modified to specify the location of the infection (e.g., cutaneous moniliasis, vaginal moniliasis, systemic moniliasis).
Variants and Related Words
- Candidiasis (n): The contemporary and more specific term for an infection caused by fungi.
- Thrush (n): The common name for oral candidiasis/moniliasis, characterized by white patches in the mouth.
Synonyms
- Candidiasis
- Yeast infection (a common, non-technical term often referring to vaginal candidiasis)
- Thrush (specifically for oral infection)
Different Meanings
The word "moniliasis" has a single, specific meaning in medical English and is not used in other contexts or with different definitions.
Noun
- an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)