antifungals

Antifungals are medicines that are used to treat fungal infections. They work by destroying the fungal cells.

  • The doctor prescribed an antifungal medication for the infection.

  • The antifungal medication is working well, and the infection has subsided.

Definition of antifungals

noun

any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi

Synonyms:

antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent, fungicide

adjective

capable of destroying fungi

Synonyms:

fungicidal

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