an·ti·fun·gal ( n t -f ng g l, nt -)adj. Destroying or inhibiting the growth of fungi. an ti·fungal n. |
antifungal [ˌæntɪˈfʌŋgəl]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) inhibiting the growth of fungi
2. (Medicine / Pharmacology) (of a drug) possessing antifungal properties and therefore used to treat fungal infections Also antimycotic
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| Noun | 1. | antifungal - any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi Bordeaux mixture - antifungal agent consisting of a solution of copper sulphate and quicklime Fulvicin, griseofulvin - a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium Clioquinol, iodochlorhydroxyquin - drug used to treat certain fungal infection (as athlete's foot) itraconazole, Sporanox - an oral antifungal drug (trade name Sporanox) taken for cases of fungal nail disease miconazole, Monistat - an antifungal agent usually administered in the form of a nitrate (trade name Monistat) Mycostatin, Nystan, nystatin - an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes Lamisil, terbinafine - an oral antifungal drug (trade name Lamisil) used to treat cases of fungal nail disease thiabendazole - an antifungal agent and anthelmintic crystal violet, gentian violet - a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect |
| Adj. | 1. | antifungal - capable of destroying fungi |
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