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

Examples of fungal in a Sentence

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Joel helps Maria oversee construction for new living quarters in Jackson for the steady stream of new residents seeking refuge from the fungal apocalypse, even though Joel believes Maria is letting in people too fast to house. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025 Fungal pneumonia treatment: Antifungal medications treat fungal pneumonia. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Apr. 2025 The Last Of Us: Cast, Plot, Awards Nominations Set 20 years after a fungal infection turns people into zombies, The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal as the tough survivor and smuggler Joel. Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025 Rather than passing from person to person, the disease develops from the direct inhalation of these fungal spores. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025 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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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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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