thrush
3
7.7
- noun
- /θrʌʃ/
- Specialized
:
muguet
- Maggie had thrush.
- oral thrush
I forgot to mention that the last herpes swab came back negative and then this herpes and thrush swabs also came back negative.
- I forgot to mention that the last herpes swab came back negative and then this herpes and thrush swabs also came back negative.
- It's probably fine, but you know, thrush and that.
Examples
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Recurrent thrush is common, and many people recognize when they have thrush.
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If you have thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth or throat, avoid kissing.
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Most cases of thrush are caused by Candida albicans.
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Thrush is also a yeast infection, and it's good to avoid anything that can contribute to it.
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We asked about the presence of hoarseness, thrush, and throat irritation at every visit during the study phase.
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Recurrent thrush is a very common disease that most people self-diagnose and self-treat.
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Many infants get thrush, which can cause painful white patches in their mouths.
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If your baby has thrush, consult a pediatrician for proper treatment.
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Mothers should watch for signs of thrush, especially during breastfeeding.
Synonyms
5
3.1
An illness a fungus causes in the body, often on the skin or nails
1
8.5
An infection caused by Candida yeast that affects the mouth, skin, or private parts
1
9.5
A disease in a person or animal caused by a fungus
Antonyms
Compounds
1
7.9
A North American bird with a brown back and spotted breast that sings beautifully
- US
A large brown songbird from the eastern United States that sings and copies other birds
- Specialized
A bird from Central and South American forests that follows army ants to eat insects
A large European songbird with a spotted belly that eats mistletoe berries and sings loudly
A large European bird with a spotted breast that eats mistletoe berries and sings loudly
- Specialized
A small brown songbird from eastern North America with a sweet flute-like song
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word thrush is also used for a mouth infection; a helpful way to remember this is to imagine the white patches looking a little like the pale breast of the thrush bird, so the same name came to mean the white, sore patches in the mouth.