Herpes Zoster (Noun)
Meaning 1
A herpes virus that causes shingles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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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.