noun
Meaning 1
candidiasis, oral candidiasis
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
moniliasis
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noun
Meaning 2
an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: candidiasis, monilia disease
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fungal infection, mycosis
Narrower terms: thrush
History
Etymology
From Monilia + -asis, from Monilia albicans, a former taxonomic designation of Candida albicans.