antifungal
adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal
noun
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Tea tree oil is used as a natural alternative to antifungal agents for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
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April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
Akar Kuning is known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and pain-relieving properties, and is sometimes used to relieve malaria symptoms among Indigenous Sumatran communities.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 May 2024
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April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
Akar Kuning is known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and pain-relieving properties, and is sometimes used to relieve malaria symptoms among Indigenous Sumatran communities.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 May 2024
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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antifungal
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal drugs
antifungal activity
antifungal therapy
antifungal
2 of 2 noun
: an antifungal agent
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