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.
Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth. It is not contagious and is usually successfully treated with antifungal medication. It is also called oral candidosis (or candiasis) because it is caused by a group of yeasts called Candida. Symptoms of oral thrush can include: 1  white patches (plaques) in the mouth that can often be wiped off, leaving behind red areas that may bleed slightly. 2  loss of taste or an unpleasant taste in the mouth. 3  redness inside the mouth and throat.
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Thrush includes the 26 symptoms listed below: 1  Symptoms vary depending on where the fungal infection is located. 2  White skin plaques. 3  White skin flakes. 4  Raw skin areas. 5  Raw or bleeding skin areas-when the white flakes are scraped or fall off.