What is another word for Candida Albicans?

Pronunciation: [kˈandɪdəɹ ˈalbɪkənz] (IPA)

Candida Albicans is a common type of yeast that is found in human gut and other areas of the body. There are various synonyms for Candida Albicans, such as candidiasis, thrush, yeast infection, and moniliasis. Thrush is an overgrowth of Candida Albicans in the mouth and throat that can cause white patches on the tongue and mouth. Candidiasis refers to the overgrowth of Candida Albicans in the genital area and is often accompanied by itching, discharge, and inflammation. Yeast infection is a common term used to describe a Candida Albicans infection that can occur in various parts of the body. Finally, moniliasis is another name for candidiasis that generally refers to an infection in the mouth and throat and is most commonly seen in children and adults.

Synonyms for Candida albicans:

What are the hypernyms for Candida albicans?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    fungi, yeast, pathogenic fungi, opportunistic pathogens.

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