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.
Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection. Common symptoms include pain, itching and vaginal discharge. With vaginal thrush women may experience pain when urinating or during sexual intercourse. You may also suffer from vulval itching and irritation.
Initially, you may not even notice symptoms of oral thrush. Depending on the underlying cause, signs and symptoms may develop slowly or suddenly, and they may persist for days, weeks or months. Signs and symptoms may include: 1  Creamy white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks, and sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums and tonsils. 2  Slightly raised lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance. 3  Redness or soreness that may be severe enough to cause difficulty eating or swallowing.