Of course, that's not the only possiblity. The yeasty smell may indicate that the white lumps are actually a yeast infection called thrush. In other words, if an adult has thrush, the doctor should think about looking for an immune system problem. Rhabdo means shaped like a rod or cylinder. Myo is from the Greek word for muscle.
Lysis is to break down or dissolve.
Put 'em all together, and you've got a problem for your skeletal muscles. They're the ones that move your arms and legs and jaw, not the ones in your heart or intestines. One of these materials, myoglobin, can be released in enormous amounts, and can disrupt kidney function. As the kidneys attempt to filter the blood, myoglobin can clog the process, leading to kidney failure and even death. When examined, the affected muscle is mushy, like bread dough, and tender.