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fungal

/ˈfʌŋɡəl/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining to a fungus or fungi.

Examples :

"Doctors determined that the cause of the itchy rash was fungal rather than bacterial."
biology organism plant microorganism medicine

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Illustration fungus

fungus noun

/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/

Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

"The mold growing on the old bread is a type of fungus. "

Illustration determined

determined verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the parameters of the history project, specifying the required length and number of sources. "

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rather verb

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

To prefer; to prefer to.

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration bacterial

bacterial adjective

[bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ]

Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

"The doctor suspected a bacterial infection after examining the patient's throat. "

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cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration itchy

itchy adjective

/ˈɪtʃi/

Having or creating an itch, causing a person or animal to tend to want to scratch.

"The new wool sweater felt itchy against my skin. "

Illustration fungi

fungi noun

/ˈfʌn.dʒaɪ/

Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

"After the heavy rain, we saw many fungi, like mushrooms and toadstools, growing in the garden. "

Illustration rash

rash adjective

/ɹæʃ/

Acting too quickly without considering the risks and consequences; not careful; hasty.

"rash words spoken in the heat of debate"

Illustration doctors

doctors noun

/ˈdɒktəz/ /ˈdɑktɚz/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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than adverb

/ðæn/ /ðn̩/

At that time; then.

"My sister finished her homework, than she went to play outside. "