Definition of Antifungal

1. Noun. Any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

Exact synonyms: Antifungal Agent, Antimycotic, Antimycotic Agent, Fungicide
Specialized synonyms: Bordeaux Mixture, Fulvicin, Griseofulvin, Clioquinol, Iodochlorhydroxyquin, Itraconazole, Sporanox, Miconazole, Monistat, Mycostatin, Nystan, Nystatin, Lamisil, Terbinafine, Thiabendazole, Crystal Violet, Gentian Violet
Generic synonyms: Agent
Derivative terms: Fungicidal

2. Adjective. Capable of destroying fungi.
Exact synonyms: Fungicidal
Partainyms: Fungicide
Derivative terms: Fungicide

Definition of Antifungal

1. Adjective. That inhibits the growth of fungi; antimycotic ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) A drug that inhibits the growth of fungi ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Antifungal

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Antifungal

1. A drug that is destructive to fungi or suppressing their reproduction or growth, effective against fungal infections. (06 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antifungal

antifoundationalist
antifoundationalists
antifraud
antifray
antifreeze
antifreeze protein
antifreezes
antifriction
antifrost
antifun
antifundamental
antifundamentalism
antifundamentalist
antifundamentalists
antifundamentals
antifungal (current term)
antifungal agent
antifungal agents
antifungally
antifungals
antifungicide
antifungus
antifur
antigag
antigalactagogue
antigalactic
antigalactics
antigalaxies
antigalaxy
antigambler

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