antifungal
adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal
noun
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For this mother, a combination of antifungal medication, a lower carbohydrate diet and a change to her treatment for UTIs led to an end of the drunken spells, according to the case report.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
Tea tree oil is used as a natural alternative to antifungal agents for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
—April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
Akar Kuning is known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and pain-relieving properties, and is sometimes used to relieve malaria symptoms among Indigenous Sumatran communities.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 May 2024
This dog shampoo is specially formulated with active ingredients that not only soothe and moisturize itchy skin, but also provide an antibacterial and antifungal solution.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
Tea tree oil is used as a natural alternative to antifungal agents for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
—April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
Akar Kuning is known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and pain-relieving properties, and is sometimes used to relieve malaria symptoms among Indigenous Sumatran communities.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 May 2024
This dog shampoo is specially formulated with active ingredients that not only soothe and moisturize itchy skin, but also provide an antibacterial and antifungal solution.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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antifungal
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal drugs
antifungal activity
antifungal therapy
antifungal
2 of 2 noun
: an antifungal agent
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