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Definition of Candida albicans

1. Noun. A parasitic fungus that can infect the mouth or the skin or the intestines or the vagina.

Definition of Candida albicans

1. Proper noun. (context microbiology) A diploid asexual fungus (a form of yeast). An overgrowth results in candidiasis in immunocompromised patients. ¹

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Medical Definition of Candida albicans

1. A dimorphic fungus that is an opportunistic pathogen of humans. A common aetiological agent for candidiasis and thrush. This species is found as a part of the normal gastrointestinal flora. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Candida Albicans

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