yeast infection

noun

: infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a normally present candidal fungus (Candida albicans) that is characterized by a discharge and inflammation

broadly : an infection (such as thrush) caused by a yeast fungus or a yeast-like fungus

Examples of yeast infection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Low levels of progesterone and estrogen cause menopause symptoms and various changes in the body, such as vaginal dryness and thinness, increased risk of vaginal yeast infections, loss of bone density, and changes in the urinary system.52 3. —Joy Emeh, Health, 28 Dec. 2024

Vaginal health issues, such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections and urinary tract infections, are among the most common health concerns for women. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

Protects Vaginal Health Naked sleeping might also offer some protection against vaginal yeast infections. —Cristina Mutchler, Health, 2 Dec. 2024

In addition to figuring out the best way to treat a patient’s diabetes, doctors will typically treat the yeast infection with an antibiotic or over-the-counter antifungal cream. —Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

yeast infection

noun

: an infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus of the genus Candida (C. albicans) normally present in the vaginal flora and characterized by vaginal discharge and vulvovaginitis

broadly : an infection (as thrush or tinea versicolor) caused by a yeast or yeastlike fungus