Thrush
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A contagious disease caused by a fungus, Candida albicans, that occurs
most often in infants and children, characterized by small whitish
eruptions on the mouth, throat, and tongue, and usually accompanied by
fever, colic, and diarrhea.
An infection of the frog of a horse's foot, characterized by a
foul-smelling discharge and often resulting from unhygienic stall
conditions.
n.
Any of numerous migratory songbirds of the family Turdidae, usually
having brownish upper plumage and a spotted breast and noted for a clear
melodious song.
Any of various similar or related birds, as a water thrush or thrasher.
Slang. A woman who sings popular songs.
thrush (thrsh)
n.
A contagious disease caused by a fungus, Candida albicans, that occurs
most often in infants and children, characterized by small whitish
eruptions on the mouth, throat, and tongue, and usually accompanied by
fever, colic, and diarrhea.
Source: The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by
Houghton Mifflin Company.
Main Entry: thrush
Pronunciation: 'thr&sh
Function: noun
1 : a disease that is caused by a fungus of the genus Candida (C.
albicans), occurs especially in infants and children, and is marked by
white patches in the oral cavity; broadly : CANDIDIASIS <vaginal thrush>
2 : a suppurative disorder of the feet in various animals (as the horse)
Source: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster,
Inc.
thrush
n 1: candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or
debilitated adults 2: a woman who sings popular songs 3: songbirds
characteristically having brownish upper plumage with a spotted breast
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