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fungal

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fun·gal  (fnggl) also fun·gous (-gs)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a fungus.
2. Caused by a fungus.
fungal [ˈfʌŋgəl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (Medicine / Pathology) of, derived from, or caused by a fungus or fungi fungal spores a fungal disease
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Adj.1.fungal - of or relating to fungi
fungous
Translations
fungal [ˈfʌŋgl] ADJ [infection, disease] → micótico, de hongos
fungal [ˈfʌŋgəl] adj → fongique
fungal
adj → Pilz-; fungal infection → Pilzinfektion f


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