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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
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First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease
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