zoster
IPA: zˈɑstɝ
noun
- (countable) An ancient Greek waist-belt for men.
- (uncountable, pathology) The disease called herpes zoster (from the typically beltlike pattern of its rash); shingles.
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Examples of "zoster" in Sentences
- Those such as herpes zoster and candida.
- Herpes zoster is a 'disease' and not a virus.
- Varicella zoster and chickenpox would be combined.
- I've heard varicella frequently, but never zoster.
- I took another look at Herpes zoster this morning.
- I would suggest it could be in Varicella zoster article.
- Shingles is the manifestation of a Herpes zoster infection.
- Can be caused by diabetic neuropathy or herpes zoster for example.
- Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster shingles .
- Brivudine is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of herpes zoster.