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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Tinea versicolor is treated with topical or oral antifungal medication.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Some early research shows that safflower oil may reduce inflammation in the body—and likely has antifungal, antimicrobial, and potential analgesic (pain-relieving) effects.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
Much of turmeric’s power comes from its active compound curcumin, an antioxidant that’s proven to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties.
—Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Certain types of extract from Rosa sempervirens (evergreen rose) have shown strong antifungal activity against Candida albicans,9 which is the most common cause of systemic and mucosal infections,10 such as vaginal yeast infections and thrush.11
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—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Some early research shows that safflower oil may reduce inflammation in the body—and likely has antifungal, antimicrobial, and potential analgesic (pain-relieving) effects.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
Much of turmeric’s power comes from its active compound curcumin, an antioxidant that’s proven to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties.
—Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Certain types of extract from Rosa sempervirens (evergreen rose) have shown strong antifungal activity against Candida albicans,9 which is the most common cause of systemic and mucosal infections,10 such as vaginal yeast infections and thrush.11
7.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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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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