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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These will hold excess water and keep the plants in a constantly moist state and favor fungal infections. Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025 Ringworm Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a fungal infection that causes an itchy, scaly rash on the scalp, which may appear circular, or ring-shaped. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 June 2025 Notably, the fungal infection did not deter female mosquitoes from mating with infected males. Jay Kakade june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2025 Aspergillosis: This is a fungal lung infection and complication of asthma that causes wheezing attacks and difficulty breathing. Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 June 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 5 Jul. 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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