varicella zoster virus

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varicella zoster virus (plural varicella zoster viruses)

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

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  • (Human alphaherpesvirus 3): Human herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3), VZV, chickenpox virus, varicella virus, zoster virus.

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