fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

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In addition, cane wounds caused by the thorns on crossing canes allow fungal pathogens to enter the cane, which can open the plant up to cane disease. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025 Researchers also don’t know whether coconut oil works against the fungal strains that cause dandruff.8 To try it, massage the oil into your scalp, leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, then use a gentle shampoo. Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025 The bacteria grew so fast that the fungal immune system noticed them — and handily locked them away for disposal. Quanta Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 Top 10 plant and fungal species named new to science in 2024 Conservation International. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fungal 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fungal was in 1842

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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
fungal infections

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