Shingles
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shingles is a noun meaning (pathology, informal) Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.
Meaning
(pathology, informal) Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.
More Meanings
- plural of shingle
Example Sentences
From the description, Letha felt sure Jane had herpes zoster, or shingles, which often strikes cancer patients or others with depressed immune systems. Jane spent another week in the Bubble, treated with acyclovir.
Synonyms for shingles
Depending on context, synonyms include zoster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zoster, shakes, zone, rived, tiles, varicella.
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