Fungistatically

/ˌfʌndʒɪˈstætɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that inhibits or stops fungal growth without killing the organisms.

Etymology

From fungistatic + -ally (adverb suffix), creating an adverbial form to describe the manner of fungal inhibition. This pharmaceutical term is used in medical and scientific contexts from the 20th century onward.

Kelly Says

When a doctor says a treatment works 'fungistatically,' they mean it's basically putting fungi on timeout until your body's immune system can finish the job.

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