antifungal
adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal
noun
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For those with a severe infection, treatment can include an oral antifungal medication for three to six months, according to the CDC.
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Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
This product boasts ketoconazole, which Sey explains is a powerful antifungal ingredient.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
In addition to figuring out the best way to treat a patient’s diabetes, doctors will typically treat the yeast infection with an antibiotic or over-the-counter antifungal cream.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Topical or oral antifungal medicines can often treat fungal nail infections.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
This product boasts ketoconazole, which Sey explains is a powerful antifungal ingredient.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
In addition to figuring out the best way to treat a patient’s diabetes, doctors will typically treat the yeast infection with an antibiotic or over-the-counter antifungal cream.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Topical or oral antifungal medicines can often treat fungal nail infections.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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antifungal
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal drugs
antifungal activity
antifungal therapy
antifungal
2 of 2 noun
: an antifungal agent
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