antifungal agent meaning

UK US /ˌænˌtaɪˈfʌŋɡəl ˈeɪdʒənt/ 6 syllables

antifungal agent (noun): any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

Definition of antifungal agent

  1. any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi

    Synonyms: antifungal, fungicide, antimycotic, antimycotic agent

    Type of: agent

    Kinds: Bordeaux mixture, griseofulvin, iodochlorhydroxyquin, itraconazole, miconazole, nystatin, terbinafine, thiabendazole, gentian violet

How to pronounce antifungal agent

antifungal agent is pronounced /ˌænˌtaɪˈfʌŋɡəl ˈeɪdʒənt/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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