What does zoster mean?
noun
A viral infection characterized by a painful rash, typically affecting the torso or limbs. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Example
"The patient was diagnosed with shingles, a complication of zoster that occurs when the virus reactivates years after the initial infection."
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