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fungistatic

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

/ ˌfʌn dʒəˈstæt ɪk, ˌfʌŋ gə- /

adjective

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

Nearby words

fungible issue, fungicide, fungiform, fungiform papilla, fungistat, fungistatic, fungitoxic, fungivorous, fungo, fungoid, fungosity

Origin of fungistatic

1920–25; fungi- + static

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

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Medicine 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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