fungal

/'fʌɳgəl/

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a fungal specimen under a microscope.

Definition

Adjective: Of, relating to, or caused by fungi.

Usage

The adjective "fungal" is used to describe anything pertaining to fungi, including their characteristics, growth, or the infections they cause. It is commonly used in scientific, medical, and general contexts.

Examples

• The doctor diagnosed a fungal infection on the patient's skin.
• Fungal spores are present in the air we breathe.
• This medication is effective against various fungal diseases.
• The damp conditions in the basement promoted fungal growth on the walls.

Advanced Usage

• Fungal kingdom: A major taxonomic group comprising all fungi.
  • Mushrooms and yeasts belong to the fungal kingdom.
• Fungal biofilm: A structured community of fungal cells.
  • The persistence of the infection was due to a resistant fungal biofilm.

Variants and Related Words

• Fungus (n): The singular form of the organism (e.g., mold, mushroom, yeast).
  • A strange fungus was growing on the old tree stump.
• Fungi (n): The plural form of fungus.
  • Many fungi are beneficial to the ecosystem.
• Fungicidal (adj): Having the ability to kill fungi.
  • They applied a fungicidal paint to the wood.

Synonyms

• Mycotic (specifically relating to disease caused by fungi)
• Of fungi

Antonyms

• Bacterial (relating to bacteria)
• Viral (relating to viruses)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to fungi

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fungous