Antifungal (Noun)
Meaning
Any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Tea tree oil is often used as a natural antifungal to treat minor fungal infections.
- The doctor prescribed an antifungal medication to treat the patient's severe case of athlete's foot.
- Antifungal creams are commonly used to treat fungal infections of the skin, such as ringworm.
- Some plants have developed their own antifungal compounds to protect themselves from fungal infections.
- The new antifungal treatment was shown to be highly effective against a range of fungal infections.