zoster

[US]/ˈzɒstə/
[UK]/ˈzɑːstər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.shingles; band; zoster (in pathology); girdle (historical Greek)
Word Forms
Pluralzosters

Phrases & Collocations

zoster virus

zoster vaccine

herpes zoster

zoster rash

zoster pain

zoster symptoms

zoster outbreak

zoster infection

zoster treatment

zoster complications

Example Sentences

shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

people who have had chickenpox are at risk for zoster.

zoster can lead to severe pain and discomfort.

vaccination can help prevent zoster in older adults.

early treatment of zoster can reduce complications.

symptoms of zoster include rash and nerve pain.

many people experience postherpetic neuralgia after zoster.

consult a doctor if you suspect zoster infection.

managing stress can help reduce the risk of zoster.

research is ongoing to better understand zoster.

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