antifungal
adjective
an·ti·fun·gal ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī- : destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Researchers have pinpointed two main drivers of antifungal resistance: human drugs and chemicals used in agriculture. 
Aria Bendix, NBC News, 13 Aug. 2022 Additionally, the veggie’s antifungal properties are thought to help maintain scalp health, which reduces hair loss and leads to healthier hair growth without dandruff. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2022 Their antifungal activity comes from their ability to bind with cholesterol—a key component of the cell membrane—and poke holes in it, causing cell death. Wired, 14 July 2022 The antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and antifungal liquids stop bacterial growth and yeast germination. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 On land, members of the same genus live symbiotically with fungus-growing ants, producing antibacterial and antifungal molecules that deter pathogens from invading the ants' fungal gardens. Stephanie Stone, Scientific American, 23 July 2022 The average vaginal yeast infection can usually be treated with over-the-counter antifungal medication, like Monistat or Vagisil, both of which are vaginal creams. Serena Coady, SELF, 18 May 2022 These infections and others are resistant to antibiotics and antifungal medicines. Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 July 2022 This can easily be treated by your doctor with antifungal medicines. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2022 See More
Aria Bendix, NBC News, 13 Aug. 2022 Additionally, the veggie’s antifungal properties are thought to help maintain scalp health, which reduces hair loss and leads to healthier hair growth without dandruff. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2022 Their antifungal activity comes from their ability to bind with cholesterol—a key component of the cell membrane—and poke holes in it, causing cell death. Wired, 14 July 2022 The antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and antifungal liquids stop bacterial growth and yeast germination. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 On land, members of the same genus live symbiotically with fungus-growing ants, producing antibacterial and antifungal molecules that deter pathogens from invading the ants' fungal gardens. Stephanie Stone, Scientific American, 23 July 2022 The average vaginal yeast infection can usually be treated with over-the-counter antifungal medication, like Monistat or Vagisil, both of which are vaginal creams. Serena Coady, SELF, 18 May 2022 These infections and others are resistant to antibiotics and antifungal medicines. Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 July 2022 This can easily be treated by your doctor with antifungal medicines. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1945, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
antifungal 1 of 2
adjective
an·ti·fun·gal ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal drugs
antifungal activity
antifungal therapy
antifungal
2 of 2noun
: an antifungal agent