noun
- Plural of moniliasis; infections caused by Candida albicans or related fungi, commonly affecting the mouth, throat, or genital areas.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also called candidiasis or thrush in common usage
Examples
- Patients with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to moniliases.
- Oral moniliases can cause white patches in the mouth and difficulty swallowing.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple moniliases in the hospitalized patient.
- Antifungal medications are commonly prescribed to treat moniliases.
- Moniliases are among the most common fungal infections in immunocompromised individuals.