Antifungal

Word ANTIFUNGAL
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Definitions and meanings of "Antifungal"

What do we mean by antifungal?

Destroying or inhibiting the growth of fungi. adjective

An antifungal drug. noun

That inhibits the growth of fungi; antimycotic adjective

A drug that inhibits the growth of fungi noun

Any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi noun

Capable of destroying fungi adjective

A drug that inhibits the growth of fungi.

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The word "antifungal" in example sentences

Lamisil is an antifungal, which is needed where skin gets moist and warm. ❋ Unknown (2010)

All the benefits and uses of what is normally called compost these days (such as antifungal teas and such like) are greatly magnified and enhanced by using true colloidal humus compost that you can easily make for yourself. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The supplier's problems also have led to recalls of other drugs, including a Celgene Corp. cancer drug and a Pfizer Inc. antifungal agent. ❋ Peter Loftus (2011)

Reducing itching also helps reduce secondary ear and skin infections with bacteria and yeast and keeping the itching controlled actually helps us to reduce the amount of other antifungal and antibiotic drugs which makes it medically important, too. ❋ Dr. Richard Palmquist (2011)

The cosmetics industry argues that these nasty substances are used sparingly -- usually as preservatives or antifungal agents -- in sufficiently small doses they don't think they cause us harm. ❋ Estelle Hayes (2011)

"The discontinuation of the development is smart as it comes at the right stage, giving the market clarity over the company's pipeline," said Michael Nawrath, analyst at Z ü rcher Kantonalbank, adding that sales potential of both drugs was somewhat limited as both the antifungal and hepatitis C market are crowded. ❋ Goran Mijuk (2010)

They worked together to understand an enzyme Chappell discovered in tobacco plants that gets them to produce an antifungal compound. ❋ Kerry A. Dolan (2010)

He is being given five different antibiotics and an antifungal to keep whatever infection is still quietly brewing from overwhelming his fragile immune system. ❋ Md Meghan Maclean Weir (2011)

Nystatin (brand name: MYCOSTATIN), an antifungal medication used to prevent thrush (a fungal infection that causes white patches in the mouth), is taken four times a day. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Can any scientist really explain what Frankenstein compound is created when you mix endocrine disruptors like phthalates (from your body lotion) with antifungal preservatives like Methylparaben (from your blush) with toluene (from nail polish) and add a dash of Stearalkonium Chloride (from hairspray)? ❋ Estelle Hayes (2011)

Within 48 hours of being prescribed an antifungal and an antibiotic, the itching disappeared. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The pharmaceuticals giant will also end research of Mycograb, an antifungal agent, which will trigger a $360 million loss. ❋ Goran Mijuk (2010)

Once isolated and identified, antibiotic susceptibility testing is performed on bacteria and antifungal susceptibility testing on yeast. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Two oral antifungal drugs, terbinafine (Lamisil and its generic cousins) and itraconazole (Sporanox and generic), have been in use for several years and have been shown to be effective for up to 50 percent of users. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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