zoster
/ˈzɑstər/
noun
- A medical condition caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, resulting in a painful rash with blisters; also called shingles.
- Older adults are more likely to develop zoster, or shingles, than younger people.
- The doctor prescribed antiviral medication to treat the patient's zoster.
- A vaccine is available to help prevent zoster and its complications.
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