adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by candida (a fungal infection)
Usage: medical/clinical term
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a candidal infection.
- Candidal overgrowth can occur after prolonged antibiotic use.
- The doctor prescribed antifungal cream for the candidal rash.
- Candidal meningitis is a serious fungal infection of the brain.
- Oral candidal infections are common in immunocompromised patients.