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.
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.