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candida

/ˈkæn.dɪ.də/

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noun

/ˈkæn.dɪ.də/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любой из дрожжеподобных грибов рода Candida, которые могут находиться в организме человека и вызывать инфекции.

A noun referring to any of the yeast-like fungi belonging to the genus Candida, which can be found in the human body and may cause infections.

  1. Yeast-like fungusB2formalmedical

    Any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida, commonly found in the human body and sometimes causing infections.

    ruКандида

    • Candida is a type of fungus that can cause infections in warm, moist areas of the body.
    • The doctor diagnosed her with a Candida overgrowth.
    • Certain antibiotics can disrupt the balance of Candida in the gut.

    Synonymsmonilia

Forms
  • candidae plural form
  • candidas plural form
  • candidae' possessive plural form
  • candidas' possessive plural form
  • candida's possessive singular form