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antifungal

/æntɪˈfʌŋɡəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does antifungal mean?

adjective

Relating to or designed to prevent or destroy fungi; used to treat fungal infections.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream to treat the athlete's foot."

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