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