candidiasis n 1: an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) [syn: {candidiasis}, {moniliasis}, {monilia disease}]
candidiasis \candidiasis\ n. an infection caused by fungi of the genera {Monilia} or {Candida}, especially {Candida albicans}. Syn: moniliasis, monilia disease. [WordNet 1.5]