Zoster
noun
A viral infection that affects the skin, producing a painful rash often accompanied by blisters.
After having chickenpox, some people may develop zoster later in life.
Often appears as...
- shingles vaccine
- zoster virus
Usage tips
Formal
shingles, herpes zoster, varicella-zoster
noun
A viral infection that affects the skin, producing a painful rash often accompanied by blisters.
After having chickenpox, some people may develop zoster later in life.
Often appears as...
- shingles vaccine
- zoster virus
Usage tips
Formal
shingles, herpes zoster, varicella-zoster
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Zoster is primarily used in a medical context to refer to shingles, an infection that follows chickenpox.
Ensure to learn about its causes and symptoms.
Pro Tip 2/3Usage in Healthcare
In healthcare discussions, use 'zoster' when discussing skin-related viral infections.
Knowing the audience is crucial for using technical terms appropriately.
Pro Tip 3/3Terminology Accuracy
Make sure to spell it correctly as it's a specific term in medicine.
Mixing 'zoster' with general language can lead to misunderstandings.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Zoster is primarily used in a medical context to refer to shingles, an infection that follows chickenpox.
Ensure to learn about its causes and symptoms.
Pro Tip 2/3Usage in Healthcare
In healthcare discussions, use 'zoster' when discussing skin-related viral infections.
Knowing the audience is crucial for using technical terms appropriately.
Pro Tip 3/3Terminology Accuracy
Make sure to spell it correctly as it's a specific term in medicine.
Mixing 'zoster' with general language can lead to misunderstandings.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Zoster is primarily used in a medical context to refer to shingles, an infection that follows chickenpox.
Ensure to learn about its causes and symptoms.
Pro Tip 2/3Usage in Healthcare
In healthcare discussions, use 'zoster' when discussing skin-related viral infections.
Knowing the audience is crucial for using technical terms appropriately.
Pro Tip 3/3Terminology Accuracy
Make sure to spell it correctly as it's a specific term in medicine.
Mixing 'zoster' with general language can lead to misunderstandings.
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