shingles

/ˈʃɪŋgəlz/
/ˈʃɪŋgəlz/
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Definitions of shingles
  1. noun
    eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
    synonyms: herpes zoster, zoster
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    type of:
    herpes
    viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
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/ˈʃɪŋgəlz/
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/ˈʃɪŋgəlz/
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