Definition

A type of infection caused by a yeast, often affecting the skin or mucous membranes.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with moniliasis after examining the symptoms.

Conversation

I was reading about moniliasis today, and it sounds pretty serious.

Yeah, I think it's another name for candidiasis, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how many different names there are for it.

Totally! It makes you realize how important it is to understand these terms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moniliasis is derived from "monilia" (from Latin, meaning a type of fungus, specifically referring to yeast-like fungi) and the suffix "-iasis" (from Greek, meaning a pathological condition or disease). The term refers to a disease caused by a fungal infection, particularly by Candida species.

Memory Tip

Think of 'monilia' as referring to a type of fungus, and '-iasis' indicating a disease. This helps you remember that moniliasis is a condition caused by a fungal infection.

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