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Herpes Zoster (Noun)

Meaning 1

A herpes virus that causes shingles.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

  • Herpes Zoster Virus

Hypernyms

  • Herpes Virus

Hyponyms

  • Herpes Varicella Zoster Virus

Meaning 2

Eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster, which caused a painful rash to erupt along the nerve path on her left side.
  • Herpes zoster often results in a severe burning sensation, which can be debilitating for those affected.
  • The doctor prescribed antiviral medication to help manage the symptoms of herpes zoster, including the intense neuralgia.
  • After being diagnosed with herpes zoster, the elderly man experienced a series of painful eruptions along the nerve path in his face.
  • The characteristic rash of herpes zoster typically appears in a band-like pattern, following the path of a nerve and causing significant discomfort.

Synonyms

  • Zoster
  • Shingles
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