yeast infection

noun

Any infection by a fungus of the genus Candida; candidiasis

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Meanings

nounyeast infection (plural yeast infections)

plural yeast infections

  1. medicineAny infection by a fungus of the genus Candida; candidiasis

    Ah, the itchy flakes, it is inflaming / To the gels and creams, it is pertaining / To a fungus mold is my injection / Hope it's only a, a yeast infection / Only hurts when I / Hurts when I pee / Oh well, it hurts when I / Hurts when I sing

    1989, “Mexican Seafood”, in Kurt Cobain (lyrics), Teriyaki Asthma Volume 1, performed by Nirvana

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
candidiasis
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APA

yeast infection. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yeast%20infection

MLA

“yeast infection.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yeast%20infection. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “yeast infection,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yeast%20infection.

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