antifungal

• Bezeichnet eine Substanz oder Behandlung, die Pilze abtötet oder ihr Wachstum verhindert. Wird vor allem in der Medizin für Mittel gegen Pilzinfektionen verwendet.

Describes a substance or treatment that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

1. Destroying or preventing fungal growthB2formalmedical

   Capable of destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth.

   Antimykotisch

   • The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream for the skin infection.
   • Antifungal medications are used to treat athlete's foot.
   • Some plants produce natural antifungal compounds.

   Synonymeantimycoticfungicidal

2. Agent that destroys fungiB2formalmedical

   Any substance or agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

   Antimykotikum

   • This antifungal is effective against a wide range of fungal species.
   • The laboratory tested a new antifungal on the culture.
   • Antifungals are often used in agriculture to protect crops.

   Synonymeantimycoticfungicidalfungicide

• Substantiv, das jedes Mittel bezeichnet, das Pilze abtötet oder deren Wachstum verhindert.

A noun referring to any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

1. Antifungal agentB2formalmedical

   A substance or medication that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

   Antimykotikum

   • The doctor prescribed an antifungal for the skin infection.
   • This antifungal is effective against athlete's foot.
   • She applied the antifungal cream twice a day.

   Synonymeantimycoticfungicide