antifungal

/ ˌæntɪˈfʌŋɡəl /

adjective

1. inhibiting the growth of fungi
2. (of a drug) possessing antifungal properties and therefore used to treat fungal infections

Example Sentences

Previous studies have shown that wood has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it an ideal material for cutting boards.

From Science Daily

The results also showed that when seven patients were treated with another antifungal called itraconazole, three recovered entirely and two improved.

From Science Daily

Scientists have discovered that the most widely-used class of antifungals in the world cause pathogens to self-destruct.

From Science Daily

Bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses can all develop resistance to antibiotic, antifungal, antiparasitic or antiviral drugs.

From Salon

They were given additional preventive courses of antifungal medication and underwent blood monitoring because of their possible exposure to Aspergillus, for which Seattle Children’s admitted negligence.

From Seattle Times