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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Some theorize that the widespread use of antifungal chemicals on crops in areas where the fungus is endemic may be contributing to its resistance, but research on the topic is only just getting underway and answers so far are elusive.
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Research also shows rosemary oil may have anti-androgenetic effects to combat male-pattern hair loss and antifungal properties, improving dandruff and itchiness.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
The fungus can spread to the bones, brain and skin and require lifelong antifungal injections, and can potentially result in death, the scientists warned.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Rubbing alcohol has both antifungal and antibacterial properties.14 Although there is anecdotal evidence rubbing alcohol can help cure athlete's foot, no scientific evidence backs up those claims.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Research also shows rosemary oil may have anti-androgenetic effects to combat male-pattern hair loss and antifungal properties, improving dandruff and itchiness.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
The fungus can spread to the bones, brain and skin and require lifelong antifungal injections, and can potentially result in death, the scientists warned.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Rubbing alcohol has both antifungal and antibacterial properties.14 Although there is anecdotal evidence rubbing alcohol can help cure athlete's foot, no scientific evidence backs up those claims.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 6 May. 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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