ClimateAugust 17, 2026

candidemia

kan-duh-DEE-mee-uh

Definition

A serious medical condition involving the presence of Candida yeast in the bloodstream.

Etymology

Derived from the scientific name of the yeast genus 'Candida' (from the Latin 'candidus', meaning white) combined with the medical suffix '-emia', which indicates a condition related to the blood.

In the news

The article highlights candidemia as an example of an invasive fungal infection that is becoming more dangerous as fungi adapt to a warming planet.

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