zoster

noun

zos·​ter ˈzä-stər How to pronounce zoster (audio)

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These include Epstein-Barr virus, varicella zoster (chicken pox), and Lyme disease. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024 It’s caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox, Nath said. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2023 Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is caused by varicella zoster, the same virus that causes shingles and chickenpox. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023 The most effective way to prevent shingles is to get vaccinated with the recombinant zoster vaccine called Shingrix, Szema said. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for zoster 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin zōstēr, borrowed from Greek zōstḗr "belt, girdle, shingles," from zōs-, base of zṓnnȳmi, aorist ézōsa "(I) gird(ed)" + -tēr, suffix of instruments — more at zone entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zoster was circa 1706

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“Zoster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoster. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

zoster

noun
zos·​ter ˈzäs-tər How to pronounce zoster (audio)

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