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fungistatic
[ fuhn-juh-stat-ik, fuhng-guh- ]
/ ˌfʌn dʒəˈstæt ɪk, ˌfʌŋ gə- /
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adjective
(of a substance or preparation) inhibiting the growth of a fungus.
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OTHER WORDS FROM fungistatic
fun·gi·stat·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby fungistatic
fungicide, fungiform, fungiform papilla, Fungi Imperfecti, fungistat, fungistatic, fungitoxic, fungivorous, Fungizone, fungo, fungoid
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Medical definitions for fungistatic
fungistatic
[ fŭn′jĭ-stăt′ĭk, fŭng′gĭ- ]
adj.
Having an inhibiting effect upon the growth and reproduction of fungi without destroying them.
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