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candidemia

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can·di·de·mi·a (knd-dm-)
n.
The presence of any fungus of the genus Candida in the blood.
candidemia [kan″dĭ-de´me-ah]
the presence in the blood of fungi of the genus Candida.
candidemia
the presence in the blood of fungi of the genus Candida.
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