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An·ti·fun·gal

/ˌan(t)ēˈfəNGɡəl/

adjective
- 1. used to prevent fungal growth; active against fungi: "ringworm can be treated with antifungal cream"
noun
- 1. an antifungal drug or other substance: "the patient responded well to systemic antifungals"
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Pharmaceutical or chemical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis
An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others. Such drugs are usually obtained by a doctor's prescription, but a few are available over the counter (OTC). The evolution of ... Wikipedia
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