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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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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

Literary usage of Candida albicans

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Gene Expression in Algae and Fungi Including Yeast: Bibliography January by Janet Saunders, Robert D. Warmbrodt (2001)
"Landtage: English Descriptors: candida albicans; Myristic acid; Coen- /yme a; ... candida albicans is a dimorphic, asexual yeast that is a major cause of ..."

2. The ABCs of Safe & Healthy Child Care: A Handbook for Child Care Providers by Cynthia M. Hale, Jacqueline A. Polder (2000)
"Yeast Infections (Thrush) in the Child Care Setting Yeast infections are caused by various species of Candida, especially candida albicans. ..."

3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"... an increased susceptibility to infection, in this instance to candida albicans; and even this patient reached adulthood without serious problems (12). ..."

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