varicella zoster virus

/ˈvɛrəˌsɛlə ˈzɑstər ˌvaɪrəs/
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Definitions of varicella zoster virus
  1. noun
    the member of the herpes virus family that is responsible for chickenpox
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    type of:
    herpes, herpes virus
    any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
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