Thrush
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| Term | Thrush |
| Short definition | Thrush - (pronounced) (Thrush) condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist areas of the skin on the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or antibiotic treatment. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Thrush - (pronounced) (Thrush) condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist areas of the skin on the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or antibiotic treatment. Thrush usually affects the mouth (oral thrush) ; however, it rarely spreads throughout the body. Also called candidiasis and candidiasis
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