antifungal

adjective

an·​ti·​fun·​gal ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce antifungal (audio) ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antifungal (audio)
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal noun

Examples of antifungal in a Sentence

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Certain types of extract from Rosa sempervirens (evergreen rose) have shown strong antifungal activity against Candida albicans,9 which is the most common cause of systemic and mucosal infections,10 such as vaginal yeast infections and thrush.11 7. William Truswell, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2024 Fungal infections are usually treated with topical or oral antifungal therapies. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024 Diagnostic and treatment delays are common because of clinical similarities with other respiratory infections, although antifungal medication can prevent progression or recurrence of disease in symptomatic patients, the CDC said. Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025 Editor’s tip: The treatment also contains sweet almond oil, which has antifungal properties that can help reduce dandruff. Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for antifungal 

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antifungal was in 1945

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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

antifungal

1 of 2 adjective
an·​ti·​fun·​gal ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antifungal (audio)
: 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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