fungal

[ fuhng-guhl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or caused by a fungus or fungi.

ˈfungal

/ ˈfʌŋɡəl /

adjective

1. of, derived from, or caused by a fungus or fungi

   fungal spores

   a fungal disease

Other Words From

• an·ti·fun·gal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fungal¹

First recorded in 1825–35; from New Latin fungālis; fungus, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Mild winter rains spur the nuts to grow, while dry summers ensure they don’t fall victim to fungal infections before harvest.

From Popular-Science

Finally, there is one genius fungal cell that wakes up in the middle of the night and thinks, “I’ve got it!”

From Nautilus

It didn’t completely prevent infection, but seemed to curb fungal overgrowth.

From Nautilus

The team also extracted DNA from worm poop and guts to examine differences in microbes among the jumping worm species, and tested the soils for bacterial and fungal changes.

From Science News

Heavy metals accumulate within fungal tissues, which can then be removed and disposed of safely.

From Nautilus

The huge hit U.K. medical show Embarrassing Bodies has treated armpit abscesses, fungal infections, and much worse.

From The Daily Beast

For a grape of this parentage, it is remarkably free from fungal diseases.

From Project Gutenberg

In America it has never gained great popularity on account of its susceptibility to fungal diseases.

From Project Gutenberg

It is somewhat susceptible to fungal diseases, mildew especially, and needs more than ordinary care.

From Project Gutenberg

The vines are productive and are reported to be unusually free from attacks of fungal diseases.

From Project Gutenberg

At best it is not a northern grape, ripening its fruit in New York only occasionally, and is much subject to fungal diseases.

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