Antifungicidal: meaning, definitions and examples

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antifungicidal

 

[ ˌæntiˌfʌndʒɪˈsaɪdəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medicine

Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of fungi.

Synonyms

antifungal, fungicidal.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The laboratory tests confirmed the antifungicidal properties of the new compound.
  • Detailed studies are needed to verify the antifungicidal effectiveness of this agent.
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.

  • She applied an antifungal cream to treat the athlete's foot.
  • The doctor prescribed antifungal medication to clear up the infection.
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.

  • The farmer used a fungicidal spray to protect the crops from mold.
  • Researchers are developing new fungicidal treatments to combat plant diseases.

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.