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herpes zoster
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Noun herpes zoster has 2 senses
- herpes zoster(n = noun.state) shingles, zoster - eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia; Array is a kind of herpes
- herpes zoster(n = noun.animal) herpes zoster virus - a herpes virus that causes shingles; Array is a kind of herpes, herpes virus
has particulars: herpes varicella zoster, herpes varicella zoster virus
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