English Explanatory Dictionary

varicella zoster virus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Human alphaherpesvirus 3, the infectious agent that causes chickenpox (varicella) and shingles.

Word forms

varicella zoster virus varicella zoster viruses

Synonyms

Human herpesvirus 3 VZV chickenpox virus varicella virus zoster virus
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