yeast infection

noun

: infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a normally present candidal fungus (Candida albicans) that is characterized by a discharge and inflammation

broadly : an infection (such as thrush) caused by a yeast fungus or a yeast-like fungus

Examples of yeast infection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, decreased moisture levels can impact the vagina’s natural pH balance, potentially increasing the risk of infections such as BV or a yeast infection. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Mar. 2025

There's a ton of reasons why that may be the case (yeast infection, breastfeeding, birth control, medication, stress). —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025

Oral thrush is a type of yeast infection in the mouth.3 White patches are the first sign of thrush. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025

Here’s how yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis symptoms differ. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yeast infection

• interconnection
• microinjection
• superinfection
• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection

Medical Definition

yeast infection

noun

: an infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus of the genus Candida (C. albicans) normally present in the vaginal flora and characterized by vaginal discharge and vulvovaginitis

broadly : an infection (as thrush or tinea versicolor) caused by a yeast or yeastlike fungus