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Oral candidiasis

Also called Thrush

Infectious DiseaseEssential

A fungal infection of the mouth caused by overgrowth of Candida species, often presenting as white patches.

Korean

구강 칸디다증(아구창)

칸디다균의 과증식으로 생기는 구강 진균 감염으로, 흔히 흰 반점으로 나타난다.

French

Candidose buccale(Muguet)

Infection fongique de la bouche due à la prolifération de Candida, se présentant souvent sous forme de plaques blanches.

Word parts

  • or/oRoot(Latin) Mouth
  • -iasisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition, infestation

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