Antifungal Agent (Noun)
Meaning
Any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antifungal agent to treat the athlete's foot infection.
- Tea tree oil is a natural antifungal agent that can be used to treat fungal infections of the skin.
- The antifungal agent in the cream helped to clear up the ringworm infection on the child's scalp.
- The antifungal agent was applied topically to the affected area to prevent the spread of the fungal infection.
- The new antifungal agent has been shown to be effective in treating fungal infections that are resistant to other treatments.