fungal

[ fuhng-guhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

ˈfungal

/ ˈfʌŋɡəl /

of, derived from, or caused by a fungus or fungi
a fungal disease
fungal spores

Origin of fungal¹

First recorded in 1825–35; from New Latin fungālis; fungus, -al ¹

The huge hit U.K. medical show Embarrassing Bodies has treated armpit abscesses, fungal infections, and much worse.

For a grape of this parentage, it is remarkably free from fungal diseases.

In America it has never gained great popularity on account of its susceptibility to fungal diseases.

It is somewhat susceptible to fungal diseases, mildew especially, and needs more than ordinary care.

The vines are productive and are reported to be unusually free from attacks of fungal diseases.

At best it is not a northern grape, ripening its fruit in New York only occasionally, and is much subject to fungal diseases.

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