shingles
pronunciation
How to pronounce shingles in British English:
UK [ˈʃɪŋglz]
How to pronounce shingles in American English:
US ['ʃɪŋɡlz]
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- Noun:
- eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
Word Origin
- shingles (n.)
- "inflammatory disease of the skin," late 14c., from Medieval Latin cingulus (loan-translation of Greek zoster "girdle"), variant of Latin cingulum "girdle," from cingere "to gird" (see cinch (n.)). The inflammation often extends around the middle of the body, like a girdle.
Example
- 1. Electronic device prevents cold sore , herpes & shingles outbreaks .
- 2. The common itch isn 't so benign in many conditions , including shingles and aids , which can cause uncomfortably severe itching .
- 3. People who haven 't had chickenpox or the vaccine also can catch it from someone with shingles , but they cannot catch shingles itself .
- 4. Other shots you may need-including flu , hepatitis , shingles , hpv , and pneumonia-depend on your age , gender , health history , and occupation .
- 5. Chickenpox and shingles are caused by a virus called the herpes zoster virus .