herpes zoster

/ˌˈhʌrpiz ˌzɑstər/
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Definitions of herpes zoster
  1. noun
    a herpes virus that causes shingles
    synonyms: herpes zoster virus
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    types:
    herpes varicella zoster, herpes varicella zoster virus
    a herpes virus that causes chickenpox and shingles
    type of:
    herpes, herpes virus
    any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
  2. noun
    eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
    synonyms: shingles, zoster
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    type of:
    herpes
    viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
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