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Meaning of antifungal
Relating to or denoting a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of fungi.
Etymology of antifungal
The word "antifungal" is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning "against" and "fungus" referring to a type of organism, combined with the suffix "-al" which forms an adjective.
The term has been used in medical and scientific contexts since the mid-20th century to describe substances and treatments that combat fungal infections.
Synonyms
fungicidal
antimycotic
antiseptic
disinfectant
antibiotic
bactericidal
germicidal
sporicidal
fungistatic
mycostatic
antiparasitic
antimicrobial
microbicide
decontaminant
sanitizing
sterilizing
antibacterial
antiviral
prophylactic
therapeutic
curative
medicinal
pharmaceutical
antifungal agent
fungicide
mycocide
Definitions
- Relating to or denoting a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of fungi.
- * Used to describe a medication or treatment that is effective against fungal infections.
Usage Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream to treat the athlete's foot infection.
- * The antifungal properties of the soap helped to prevent the growth of mold and mildew in the shower.
Antonyms
fungistatic
mycostatic
fungicidal
antimycotic
nontherapeutic
ineffective
ineffectual
useless
futile
unproductive
noncurative
nonmedicinal
nonpharmaceutical
fungal
mycotic
infectious
contagious
diseased
infected
unsanitary
unsterile