monilial

[ muh-nil-ee-uh l ]
/ məˈnɪl i əl /

adjective

pertaining to or caused by a fungus of the genus Monilia.

Origin of monilial

First recorded in 1945–50; monili(a) + -al1

British Dictionary definitions for monilial

monilial
/ (məˈnɪlɪəl) /

adjective

pathol denoting a thrush infection, caused by the fungus Candida (formerly Monilia) albicans

Word Origin for monilial

C20: from New Latin monilia, from Latin monīle necklace (referring to the beadlike form of the fungus)

Medical definitions for monilial

monilial
[ mə-nĭlē-əl ]

adj.

Of or caused by a fungus of the genus Candida.