antimycotic

7.3

A medicine that kills or stops fungi that cause infections

noun
/ˌæntiˈmaɪkɒtɪk/

Specialized

: antimicótico

Topical antimycotic creams are commonly used for athlete's foot.

Examples

The doctor prescribed an antimycotic for her skin infection.
Many antimycotics are available over the counter.
Research into new antimycotic agents is crucial due to growing resistance among fungi.
The doctor prescribed an antimycotic to treat the persistent fungal infection.
The doctor prescribed an antimycotic to treat the persistent fungal infection.
Topical antimycotic creams are commonly used for athlete's foot.
Many antimycotic medications are available over the counter to help treat various fungal infections.

Synonyms

fungicide

vsantimycotic

Specialized

5 5.6

A chemical that kills or stops fungus on plants

is applied in medicine to treat infections rather than on crops

antifungal

vsantimycotic

Specialized

1 4.0

A medicine such as a cream that kills fungi causing infections

specifies use in medicine rather than general treatment

antifungal agent

vsantimycotic

Specialized

4.1

A medicine that kills fungus or stops it from growing

focuses on medical treatment rather than general fungal control

antimycotic agent

vsantimycotic

Specialized

6.2

A medicine that kills or stops the growth of fungus

is framed for medical treatment rather than unspecified use

Compounds

antimycotic agent

Specialized

6.2

A medicine that kills or stops the growth of fungus

Surface Forms

antimycotic singular

antimycotics plural

Morphology

antimycotic = antimycotic (semi-transparent) = anti + myc + otic

The noun is a straightforward conversion of the adjective 'antimycotic' with no spelling change.

Etymology

Antimycotic combines anti- ('against') and myco- ('fungus'), with anti- working the same way as in antibiotic. So an antimycotic is a medicine that kills or stops the growth of fungi.