fungal

American  

[fuhng-guhl] / ˈfʌŋ gəl /

adjective

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

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ˈfungal British  

/ ˈfʌŋɡəl /

adjective

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

   fungal spores

   a fungal disease

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Other Word Forms

• antifungal adjective

Etymology

Origin of fungal

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

Example Sentences

Scientists have uncovered a powerful source of natural disease resistance in a wild banana, offering new hope for protecting the global banana supply from a dangerous fungal threat.

From Science Daily

The deaths of two unnamed children, a three-year-old and a 10-year-old boy who had a cryptococcus fungal infection listed as contributory factor, are also the subject of the police prosecution report.

From BBC

Apples are also among the most heavily treated fruits, with pesticides used in particular to fight apple scab, the main fungal threat to orchards.

From Barron's

It emerged that a fungal infection often linked to pigeon droppings had been listed as a contributory factor in the death of a 10-year-old boy.

From BBC

Other fungal threats show similar behavior, including Candida auris and Aspergillus fumigatus.

From Science Daily