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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Lawson said Cal Fire makes N-95 masks available to those fighting fires, which can protect firefighters from particulate matter and certain irritants that cause Valley Fever, a fungal infection, Lawson said. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025 After a long summer, your tomato plants may show signs of foliar fungal diseases or pest infestations like spider mites or flea beetles. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 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 Vital to the ecosystems of forests, mother trees nurture the development of seedlings via fungal networks. Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fungal

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 16 Sep. 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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