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 symptoms of esophageal thrush include: 1  white lesions on the lining of your throat (esophageal lining). 2  cottage cheese-like lesions. 3  pain in your esophagus and mouth. 4  slight bleeding in the lesions if theyâre scraped. 5  dry mouth. 6  pain when swallowing. 7  difficulty swallowing. 8  nausea. 9  vomiting. 10  weight loss. 11  a feeling of chest pain.