antifungal

adjective

an·​ti·​fun·​gal ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl  ˌan-ˌtī- 

: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic

antifungal noun

Examples of antifungal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two bioactive ingredients in cannabis have been found to have antifungal properties when applied topically, according to a groundbreaking new study. —Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025

Plants love to soak up calcium as much as our bones do, and milk’s antifungal properties are thought to mitigate mildew in your outdoor garden too. —Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025

Some positive news, however, are newer antifungal medicines that have fewer side effects. —Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025

Treatment of brain-eating amoebas When a patient has been diagnosed with a brain-eating amoeba, treatment usually includes a variety of antifungal medications, as well as antibiotics like rifampin and azithromycin, according to Lundstrom. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antifungal

• fungal
• jungle

Medical Definition

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