herpes varicella zoster

/ˌhʌrpiz ˈvɛrəˌsɛlə ˈzɑstər/
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Definitions of herpes varicella zoster
  1. noun
    a herpes virus that causes chickenpox and shingles
    synonyms: herpes varicella zoster virus
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    type of:
    herpes zoster, herpes zoster virus
    a herpes virus that causes shingles
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