kháng men
Definition
- Adjective:
- Antifungal: "kháng men" describes a substance or agent that inhibits or destroys fungi, including yeasts and molds. It is a specialized term primarily used in biological, medical, and anatomical contexts.
- Antiferment: In a more specific biochemical sense, it can refer to an agent that counteracts or inhibits fermentation, which is a process often driven by yeast.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Thuốc này có đặc tính kháng men mạnh. (This medicine has strong antifungal properties.)
- Các nhà nghiên cứu đang tìm kiếm một chất kháng men mới. (Researchers are looking for a new antiferment substance.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Medical Context: The term is most commonly found in scientific literature, medical prescriptions, or discussions about microbiology and pharmacology.
- Sự đề kháng kháng men đang là một vấn đề y tế nghiêm trọng. (Antifungal resistance is a serious medical issue.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chất kháng men (n): Antifungal agent; antiferment.
- Chất kháng men được sử dụng để điều trị nhiễm trùng da. (The antifungal agent is used to treat skin infections.)
- Thuốc kháng men (n): Antifungal medication.
- Bác sĩ kê đơn thuốc kháng men cho bệnh nhân. (The doctor prescribed antifungal medication for the patient.)
- Kháng nấm: A more general term for "antifungal," often used interchangeably in broader contexts.
Synonyms
- Chống nấm: Antifungal.
- Ức chế men: Inhibiting fermentation/yeast.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
This term is a technical adjective and does not commonly form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
This is a scientific term and is not used in idiomatic expressions.