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Shingles
Description:
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles typically appears as a band or stripe of red, blister-filled skin that can be very painful.
Senses and Usages:
- Noun (Medical): Shingles refers to a viral infection characterized by a painful rash.
- Noun (Construction): Shingles are thin, rectangular pieces of wood or other material used to cover the roof or sides of a building.
- Verb: To shingle means to cover or pave with shingles, especially in construction.
Sample Sentences:
- The patient was diagnosed with shingles and was prescribed antiviral medication.
- They used cedar shingles on the roof for a rustic look.
- We decided to shingle the garage with asphalt shingles for durability.
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