Antifungicidal: meaning, definitions and examples
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antifungicidal
[ ˌæntiˌfʌndʒɪˈsaɪdəl ]
medicine
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of fungi.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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antifungicidal |
This term is often used in technical or scientific contexts. It refers to substances that kill fungi or inhibit their growth. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation.
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antifungal |
This term is widely used in both medical and everyday contexts to describe medications or treatments that prevent or treat fungal infections. It is suitable for healthcare discussions and common usage.
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fungicidal |
This term is typically used in agricultural, horticultural, and scientific contexts to describe substances that kill fungi. It is a more specific term and less likely to be used in casual conversation.
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Examples of usage
- Antifungicidal medications are commonly used to treat fungal infections.
- The antifungicidal properties of this cream help to combat athlete's foot.
Translations
Translations of the word "antifungicidal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antifúngico
🇮🇳 कवकनाशी
🇩🇪 antimykotisch
🇮🇩 antijamur
🇺🇦 протигрибковий
🇵🇱 przeciwgrzybiczy
🇯🇵 抗真菌
🇫🇷 antifongique
🇪🇸 antifúngico
🇹🇷 antifungal
🇰🇷 항진균제
🇸🇦 مضاد للفطريات
🇨🇿 protiplísňový
🇸🇰 protiplesňový
🇨🇳 抗真菌的
🇸🇮 protiglivično
🇮🇸 sveppalyf
🇰🇿 зеңге қарсы
🇬🇪 სოკოების საწინააღმდეგო
🇦🇿 göbələksizləşdirici
🇲🇽 antifúngico
Etymology
The term "antifungicidal" is a combination of "anti-" (against) and "fungicidal" (capable of killing fungi). As the field of medicine and pharmacology advanced, the need for specific terminology to describe substances or treatments that target fungi arose. The development of antifungicidal agents has been crucial in the treatment of fungal infections, which can range from superficial skin conditions to life-threatening systemic diseases.