Definition of herpes zoster

herpes zosternoun

bệnh zona

/ˌhɜːpiːz ˈzɒstə(r)//ˌhɜːrpiːz ˈzɑːstər/

The term "herpes zoster" originated from the Latin words 'herpes' which means 'to creep or spread' and 'zoster' which translates to 'belt' or 'girdle' in Greek. Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a condition where a reactivated and contagious herpes zoster virus (which causes chickenpox) affects the nerve fibers and skin in a specific area, resulting in a rash that appears like a band or belt surrounding that area. The word 'zoster' was chosen as a result of the rash's characteristic band-like or stripe-like appearance around the affected area. In summary, the term 'herpes zoster' describes the spreading nature of the virus and the distinctive band-like rash that it causes.

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a disease that affects the nerves and produces a band of painful spots on the skin

một căn bệnh ảnh hưởng đến các dây thần kinh và tạo ra một dải các đốm đau trên da

a virus that causes shingles and chickenpox

một loại vi-rút gây ra bệnh zona và thủy đậu