zos·ter (z s t r)n. 1. A belt or girdle worn by men in ancient Greece. 2. Herpes zoster. [Greek z  st r, girdle.] |
zoster [ˈzɒstə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol short for herpes zoster
[from Latin: shingles, from Greek zōster girdle]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  zoster - eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgiaherpes - viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane |
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