A catecholamine that is the chief neurohormone of the adrenal medulla of most species; also secreted by some neurons; used to treat bronchial asthma, acute allergic disorders, open-angle glaucoma, cardiac arrest, and heart block, and as a topical and local vasoconstrictor.
Oral candidiasis. Oral candidiasis, also known as oral thrush among other names, is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Candida albicans is the most commonly implicated organism in this condition.
Oral Thrush Facts. Thrush (oropharyngeal candidiasis) is a superficial yeast infection that may involve the tongue, inner cheek (buccal mucosa), inner lip region, and occasionally the gums (gingiva). While it is most commonly seen in young infants, thrush may affect toddlers, and to a lesser degree, older children and occasionally adults.