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FUNGAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to fungi
Synonyms:
fungal; fungous
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
fungus (an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia)
Derivation:
fungus (an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia)
Context examples:
A systemic fungal infection caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis that is most often seen in immunocompromised patients.
(Paracoccidioidomycosis, NCI Thesaurus)
By disrupting fungal cell membrane synthesis and integrity, parconazole alters fungal cell membrane permeability, promotes loss of essential intracellular components and eventually inhibits fungal cell growth.
(Parconazole, NCI Thesaurus)
Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in HIV-infected patients.
(Pentamidine, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
It is effective in the treatment of trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, some fungal infections, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in HIV-infected patients.
(Pentamidine isethionate, NCI Thesaurus)
By disrupting fungal cell membrane synthesis and integrity, oxiconazole alters fungal cell membrane permeability, promotes loss of essential intracellular components and eventually inhibits fungal cell growth.
(Oxiconazole, NCI Thesaurus)
Nail problems that sometimes require treatment include: • Bacterial and fungal infections • Ingrown nails • Tumors • Warts
(Nail Diseases, NIH)
It inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal cell membranes.
(Clotrimazole, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
A fungal infection caused by Coccidioides immitis.
(Coccidioidomycosis, NCI Thesaurus)
An antineoplastic antibiotic derived from various Penicillium fungal species.
(Mycophenolic Acid, NCI Thesaurus)
This agent may also induce oxidative damage in fungal cells and has been reported to stimulate host immune cells.
(amphotericin B, NCI Thesaurus)
