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Candida
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CandidaThe class of yeast that causes thrush and vaginal yeast infections.
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Yeast
A single-celled fungus that reproduces by budding and may lead to infections of the skin or other moist areas.
Thrush
Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida.
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Candex
Candex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nystatin.
Candidate gene
Any gene thought likely to cause a disease. The gene may be a candidate because it is located in a particular chromosome region suspected of being involved in the disease or its protein product may suggest that it could be the disease gene in question.
Candidemia
Bloodstream infection with Candida, a yeast-like fungus. Persons at high risk for candidemia include low-birth-weight babies, surgical patients, and those whose immune systems are deficient. Treatment is with the antifungal agent amphotericin B.
Candidiasis
A mild infection caused by the Candida fungus, which lives naturally in the gastrointestinal tract. Infection occurs when a change in the body, such as surgery, causes the fungus to overgrow suddenly.
Candidiasis, oral
Yeast infection of the mouth and throat caused by the fungus Candida albicans; also known as thrush. Yeast organisms are part of the germs normally found in various parts of the body. They ordinarily do not cause any symptoms.
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Cachexia
A generally weakened, emaciated condition of the body.
Calciferol
Vitamin D.
Callus
1. Localized thickening of the skin. 2. A fibrous band formed around the site of a fracture that seals the ends of the bone together and is then gradually replaced by mature bone.
Calorie
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree. Commonly used to express the amount of energy-producing value in food.
Calv?-Perthes
A disease in children affecting the growth plate of the head of the thigh, caused by interference in the blood supply.
Candida
Canker
An open sore on the lip or skin inside the mouth.
Cannabis
The class of plants that includes marijuana and other hemps.
Capillary
A small, blood-containing vessel connecting the veins and arteries.
Carbon dioxide
An odorless, colorless gas produced as the end product of aerobic respiration.
Carbon monoxide
An odorless, colorless, poisonous gas produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon. Prevents the blood from carrying oxygen.
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Yeast
A single-celled fungus that reproduces by budding and may lead to infections of the skin or other moist areas.
Thrush
Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Candex
Candex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nystatin.
Candidate gene
Any gene thought likely to cause a disease. The gene may be a candidate because it is located in a particular chromosome region suspected of being involved in the disease or its protein product may suggest that it could be the disease gene in question.
Candidemia
Bloodstream infection with Candida, a yeast-like fungus. Persons at high risk for candidemia include low-birth-weight babies, surgical patients, and those whose immune systems are deficient. Treatment is with the antifungal agent amphotericin B.
Candidiasis
A mild infection caused by the Candida fungus, which lives naturally in the gastrointestinal tract. Infection occurs when a change in the body, such as surgery, causes the fungus to overgrow suddenly.
Candidiasis, oral
Yeast infection of the mouth and throat caused by the fungus Candida albicans; also known as thrush. Yeast organisms are part of the germs normally found in various parts of the body. They ordinarily do not cause any symptoms.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cachexia
A generally weakened, emaciated condition of the body.
Calciferol
Vitamin D.
Callus
1. Localized thickening of the skin. 2. A fibrous band formed around the site of a fracture that seals the ends of the bone together and is then gradually replaced by mature bone.
Calorie
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree. Commonly used to express the amount of energy-producing value in food.
Calv?-Perthes
A disease in children affecting the growth plate of the head of the thigh, caused by interference in the blood supply.
Candida
Canker
An open sore on the lip or skin inside the mouth.
Cannabis
The class of plants that includes marijuana and other hemps.
Capillary
A small, blood-containing vessel connecting the veins and arteries.
Carbon dioxide
An odorless, colorless gas produced as the end product of aerobic respiration.
Carbon monoxide
An odorless, colorless, poisonous gas produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon. Prevents the blood from carrying oxygen.
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