noun
an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
• Syn: ↑moniliasis, ↑monilia disease
• Hypernyms: ↑fungal infection, ↑mycosis
• Hyponyms: ↑thrush
• Part Meronyms: ↑Candida albicans, ↑Monilia albicans, ↑vaginitis
Useful english dictionary. 2012.