See candidiasis.
[New Latin Monīlia, type genus (from Latin monīle, necklace) + -IASIS.]
moniliasis
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mo·ni·li·a·sis (mō'nə-lī'ə-sĭs, mŏn'ə-)  |
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(mō′nilī′ əsis)
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Infection by a fungus of the genus Candida, usually C. albicans. May involve the mouth (thrush), female genitalia, skin, hands, nails, and/or lungs. Oral moniliasis refers to thrush or to mycotic stomatitis. The latter term is sometimes applied to erythematous patches that are not typical of the usual white patches of thrush. See also thrush.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
Synonyms: candidiasis, monilia disease
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