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 study states that the bears either dealt with fungal diseases, mites, ticks or other infections, but no consistent cause was determined. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 Several fungal diseases, including tar spot, leaf spot, and powdery mildew, can impact holly foliage. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024 Tracking migration routes of insects could be of growing importance in the face of changing climate, because such insects can carry fungal diseases in addition to pollen. Saugat Bolakhe, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024 Mountain ash is also susceptible to few fungal diseases such as apple scab, cedar-quince rust, and powdery mildew. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 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 7 Jan. 2025.

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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