fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

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Olive oil can help with scalp issues like psoriasis and dandruff due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 Potential causes include pests like palm weevils, as well as fungal or bacterial diseases. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Candida, a genus of yeasts, is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 Beansie was a 5-year-old German shepherd who suddenly died last month after a short but aggressive battle with blastomycosis — a fungal disease found in soil and decaying organic matter, often around fresh water. — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fungal

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fungal was in 1842

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Kids Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
fungal infections

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