antifungal
Britishadjective
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inhibiting the growth of fungi
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(of a drug) possessing antifungal properties and therefore used to treat fungal infections
Vocabulary lists containing antifungal
Microbiology - High School
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More unorthodox still is Attia’s rhapsodic ode to rapamycin, a drug derived from an antifungal agent first discovered in the soil of a volcanic crater on Easter Island.
From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026
With few approved drugs, little progress in the antifungal pipeline, and rising resistance, researchers are now focusing on a different approach using compounds known as adjuvants.
From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026
The new findings show that it also has powerful antimicrobial activity, killing a broad spectrum of pathogens, including fungal species that do not respond well to common antifungal medications.
From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2025
The disease is often treated with antifungal medications.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025
Previous studies have shown that wood has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it an ideal material for cutting boards.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024
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