Term Name: | esophageal candidiasis |
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Synonyms: | Candida Esophagitis, Candidal esophagitis, Candidiasis of the esophagus, esophageal moniliasis, esophageal thrush |
Definition: | A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans in immunocompromised people, resulting in lesions, bleeding, painful swallowing and substernal pain. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:13146] ( DOID:13146 ) |