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.
Signs and symptoms of oral thrush can include: 1  creamy white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks, or elsewhere in the mouth. 2  slightly raised lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance. 3  redness or soreness that can cause pain when eating or swallowing.  sore 1  throat. slight bleeding if the lesions are rubbed or scraped.