Herpesvirus
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| Herpesvirus | |
|---|---|
| Term | Herpesvirus |
| Short definition | Herpes zoster (HER-peez ZOS-ter) A common condition that occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox becomes reactivated in the body. After chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body, usually in the nerves along the spinal cord or at the base of the skull. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
herpesvirus - (pronounced) (HER-peez-VY-rus) A member of the herpesvirus family
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