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Candida
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candida

Any of the parasitic imperfect fungi (see fungus) that make up the genus Candida, which resemble yeasts and occur especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. Though usually benign, candidas can become pathogenic, causing diseases including candidiasis and thrush.

Candida [′kan·də·də]
(mycology)
A genus of yeastlike, pathogenic imperfect fungi that produce very small mycelia.
Candida
ever faithful to husband. [Br. Lit.: Candida]
See : Faithfulness
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