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zoster
zos·ter
[
zóstər
]
(
plural
zos·ters
)
noun
Definition:
1.
medicine
(
technical
)
Same as
shingles
2.
ancient Greek belt:
a belt worn by men, especially soldiers, in ancient Greece
[
Early 18th century. Via Latin< Greek
zōstēr
"girdle"
]
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