Candida

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Related words 1.3 See also 2 Latin 2.1 Adjective

English

Noun

candida or candida albicans (uncountable)

1. Candida A genus of fungus, some species of which are pathogenic

   When I saw the white nodules in the parrot's mouth, I immediately suspected infection with Candida albicans.

Related words

candid

See also

Wikipedia article on Candida

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Latin

Feminine form of candidus

Adjective

1. Shining white, glittering
2. Clothed in white
3. Bright, clear
4. Honest
5. Happy

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