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yeast infection — n. any of a number of infections caused by certain yeasts, esp. candidiasis of the mucous membranes of the vagina * * * … Universalium
yeast infection — n. any of a number of infections caused by certain yeasts, esp. candidiasis of the mucous membranes of the vagina … English World dictionary
Yeast infection — Overgrowth of yeast can affect the skin (yeast rash), mouth (thrush), digestive tract, esophagus, vagina (vaginitis), and other parts of the body. Yeast infections occur most frequently in moist areas of the body. Although Candida albicans and… … Medical dictionary
yeast infection — noun : an infection of the female genital tract by a yeast of the genus Candida (C. albicans) and characterized by vaginal discharge and inflammation ; broadly : an infection (as thrush) caused by a yeast fungus * * * noun, pl ⋯ tions [count] US… … Useful english dictionary
yeast infection — yeast in.fection n an infectious condition that affects the ↑vagina in women = ↑thrush … Dictionary of contemporary English
yeast infection — noun Any infection by a fungus of the genus Candida; candidiasis … Wiktionary
yeast infection — noun (C) an infectious condition that affects the vagina in adult women; thrush 1 (2) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
yeast infection — /ˈjist ɪnfɛkʃən/ (say yeest infekshuhn) noun Medicine → monilia (def. 2) …
Yeast — of the species Saccharomyces cerevisiae Scientific classification Domain … Wikipedia
Yeast vulvitis — A yeast infection of the external genital organs of the female (the vulva). The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, and the entrance (the vestibule ) to the vagina. Yeast vulvitis commonly goes together with yeast vaginitis, infection of the… … Medical dictionary
