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antifungal agent

/ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl ˈeɪdʒənt/

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/ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl ˈeɪdʒənt/C1formalmedical
  • ruВещество, обычно лекарственное средство или химическое соединение, которое убивает или подавляет рост грибков, используемое для лечения грибковых инфекций.

A substance, typically a medication or chemical compound, that kills or inhibits the growth of fungi, used to treat fungal infections.

  1. Medication for fungal infectionsB2formal

    A substance or medication used to treat or prevent fungal infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of fungi.

    ruПротивогрибковое средство

    • The doctor prescribed an antifungal agent for the skin rash.
    • Antifungal agents are commonly used to treat athlete's foot.
    • Some antifungal agents are available over the counter.
  2. Natural or synthetic compoundC1formal

    A compound, either natural or synthetic, that destroys or suppresses the growth of fungi.

    ruПриродное или синтетическое соединение

    • Researchers are developing a new antifungal agent from plant extracts.
    • The antifungal agent was tested in a laboratory setting.
    • Certain bacteria produce natural antifungal agents.