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

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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 These include: Thrush (oral yeast infection) Lichen planus Geographic tongue In order to do this, your dentist will look in your mouth. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yeast infection 

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yeast infection was in 1966

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“Yeast infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeast%20infection. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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

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