candidosis
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-001377
A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. Candidosis usually affects the mouth (oral candidosis); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire body. Also called candidiasis and thrush.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-001377 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | candidiasis; thrush |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. Candidosis usually affects the mouth (oral candidosis); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire body. Also called candidiasis and thrush.",
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"candidiasis",
"thrush"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/candidosis/"
}
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