noun

thrush

THRUSH/θrʌʃ/

A fungal infection affecting the mouth or genitals.

The clinical illustration shows white plaques associated with oral thrush.

A close clinical view of oral thrush: an open mouth with distinct creamy-white, curd-like plaques on the tongue and inner cheeks against reddened mucosa.

Etymology

trøskeProbable sourceNorwegianthrush of the mouth

Probably from a Scandinavian disease-name related to Norwegian trøske. Its deeper meaning is uncertain and separate from the bird-name.

In context

JJ Medicine0:15

oral thrush it looks like this so we're going to talk about this in more detail in the next couple of slides so it is an oral infection caused by fungi of the genus candida

Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

More examples

The leaflet described oral thrush as a fungal infection.
The study examined cases of thrush among the patients.
Her appointment concerned recurring thrush.

Forms

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