fungal

[ fuhng-guh l ]
/ ˈfʌŋ gəl /

adjective

fungous.

Origin of fungal

From the New Latin word fungālis, dating back to 1825–35. See fungus, -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM fungal

an·ti·fun·gal, adjective

Words nearby fungal

funerary, funereal, funest, funfair, funfest, fungal, fungal infection, fungate, fungemia, fungi, fungi imperfecti

British Dictionary definitions for antifungal (1 of 2)

antifungal
/ (ˌæntɪˈfʌŋɡəl) /

adjective

inhibiting the growth of fungi
(of a drug) possessing antifungal properties and therefore used to treat fungal infections
Also: antimycotic

British Dictionary definitions for antifungal (2 of 2)

fungal
/ (ˈfʌŋɡəl) /

adjective

of, derived from, or caused by a fungus or fungi fungal spores; a fungal disease

Medical definitions for antifungal (1 of 2)

antifungal
[ ăn′tē-fŭng′gəl, ăn′tī- ]

adj.

Destroying or inhibiting the growth of fungi.

n.

An antifungal drug.

Medical definitions for antifungal (2 of 2)

fungal
[ fŭng′gəl ]

adj.

Of, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a fungus.
Caused by a fungus.