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variant CJD
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varicella-zoster virus
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varicella-zoster virus
var·i·cel·la-zos·ter vi·rus [ vàrri sèllə zóstər vrəss ] (plural var·i·cel·la-zos·ter vi·rus·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
virus causing chickenpox and shingles: a herpes virus that is responsible for chickenpox and shingles
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