THRUSH


Meaning of THRUSH in English

n.

Function: noun

Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish tr ø ske thrush, Swedish torsk

Date: 1665

1 : a disease that is caused by a fungus ( Candida 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 a horse)

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