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

Examples of fungal in a Sentence

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After consulting her dermatologist, Simpson-Einziger was diagnosed with a temporary fungal infection called Tinea versicolor, which can lighten or darken skin pigmentation as a result of humidity. Lindzi Scharf, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have identified fungal compounds that could pave the way for shorter, more effective TB treatments. Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Doing so creates an environment for fungus to grow, increasing the risk of fungal infections. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024 Plants produce resveratrol to help fight against fungal infection, ultraviolet radiation, stress, and injury. Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 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 Dec. 2024.

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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