herpes zóster

el herpes zóster
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. shingles
Me temo que tiene los síntomas típicos del herpes zóster: un dolor muy fuerte y las vesículas en el costado.I'm afraid you have the typical symptoms of shingles: very severe pain and blisters on your side.
b. herpes zoster
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
El herpes zóster, como cualquier otro tipo de herpes, está causado por un virus.Herpes zoster, like any other type of herpes, is caused by a virus.
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