shingles

IPA: ʃˈɪŋgʌɫz

(pathology, informal) Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.

Examples of "shingles" in Sentences

The old barn was covered in weather-beaten shingles, some curling at the edges from years of exposure
After a bout of shingles, she was left with painful scars on her skin that faded over time
The contractor recommended replacing the roof shingles before the rainy season to prevent leaks
My grandmother had a severe case of shingles, causing her excruciating pain along her side
The doctor prescribed antiviral medication to help treat the shingles outbreak on his patient's back