fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

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The appearance of brightly-colored droplets atop the fungal cap is not unique to bleeding tooth, though their size and bright red color are clearly eye-catching. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024 Flower blight or petal blight is also caused by a fungal pathogen. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 Which fungal helpers a plant admits into its circle is complex—a healthy mycorrhizal pit crew for a single plant can tally as many as 80 members strong, Hynson says. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 So are common fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot – a rash between your toes – and ringworm, a rash that, despite its name, is caused by a fungus. Matt Kasson, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fungal 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fungal was in 1842

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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
fungal infections

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