herpes zoster meaning

UK US /ˈhɝpiz ˈzɑstɚ/ 4 syllables

herpes zoster (noun): eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia.

herpes zoster has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

herpes zoster as a noun

  1. eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia

    Synonyms: zoster, shingles

    Type of: herpes

  2. a herpes virus that causes shingles

    Synonyms: herpes zoster virus

    Type of: herpes

    Kinds: herpes varicella zoster

How to pronounce herpes zoster

herpes zoster is pronounced /ˈhɝpiz ˈzɑstɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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