antifungal agent

• 一种用于杀死或抑制真菌生长的物质，通常是药物或化学化合物，用于治疗真菌感染。

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.

   抗真菌药

   • 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.

   天然或合成化合物

   • 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.