noun, plural chiaroscuros. 1. the distribution of light and shade in a picture. 2. Painting. the use of deep variations in and subtle gradations of light and shade, especially to enhance the delineation of character and for general dramatic effect: Rembrandt is a master of chiaroscuro.
In infants. Symptoms of thrush in an infant may include: 1  White patches inside the mouth and on the tongue that look like cottage cheese or milk curds. 2  Thrush is often mistaken for milk or formula. 3  The patches stick to the mouth and tongue and cannot be easily wiped away. 4  When rubbed, the patches may bleed.
Oral thrush. Oral thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth caused by the Candida albicans fungus. Symptoms of oral thrush include sore, white patches in the mouth, an unpleasant taste in the mouth, a burning sensation affecting the tongue and problems swallowing.Oral thrush can affect people of all ages, including adults with weakened immune systems.ymptoms of oral thrush include sore, white patches in the mouth, an unpleasant taste in the mouth, a burning sensation affecting the tongue and problems swallowing. Oral thrush can affect people of all ages, including adults with weakened immune systems.