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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

candida

/kænˈdaɪdə/ noun · British & US
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What does candida mean?

noun

A genus of fungi, including species that are pathogenic to humans, such as Candida albicans. Candida is also used to describe something that is open, honest, and sincere.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with a Candida infection, which required antifungal medication."

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