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• noun (Context 1)

An acute viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by a painful, blistering skin rash that typically appears in a band or strip on one side of the body.

Usage Example

"The doctor recommended a vaccine to help prevent herpes zoster in older adults."

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herpes zoster
zoster

• Nearby Words

shiner
shingle
shingleback skink
shingles
shingling
shinguard
shininess

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shingles. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shingles
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