noun
- plural form of candida, referring to multiple yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida that can cause infections
Usage: medical
Examples
- The laboratory identified several different candidas in the patient samples.
- Various candidas can cause oral thrush in infants.
- The researcher studied how different candidas respond to antifungal treatments.
- Multiple candidas were found in the contaminated culture.
- The doctor explained that certain candidas are more resistant to medication.