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fungistatic

[fuhn-juh-stat-ik, fuhng-guh-]

adjective

(of a substance or preparation) inhibiting the growth of a fungus.

Origin of fungistatic

1920–25; fungi- + static

Related formsfun·gi·stat·i·cal·ly, adverb

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fungistatic in Medicine

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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