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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Rubbing alcohol, which is a combination of water and isopropyl alcohol, has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Many cases of geographic tongue do not require treatment, but sometimes symptoms can be a sign of a fungal infection, which can typically be treated with antifungal medication.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
People with weakened immune systems are candidates for antifungal medication.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Many cases go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed, leading healthcare providers to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics instead of antifungal medication.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Many cases of geographic tongue do not require treatment, but sometimes symptoms can be a sign of a fungal infection, which can typically be treated with antifungal medication.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
People with weakened immune systems are candidates for antifungal medication.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Many cases go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed, leading healthcare providers to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics instead of antifungal medication.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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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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