zoster

Meanings

• noun

  A band or strip, especially one encircling the body or a part of it.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zoster
coaster , costa , roaster

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Variants

List of all variants of zoster that leads to same result
zoster , zosters , herpes zoster , shingles , herpes zosters

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Etymology

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From Greek zōstēr, a girdle, band.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'zoster' is also used in herpetology to refer to a band of skin shed during the molting process of certain reptiles.

2. In ancient Greece, athletes would wear a zoster during athletic competitions as a protective band.

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Related Concepts

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1. girdle: A band or strip that is worn around the waist to hold up a skirt or trousers.

2. belt: A band or strip that is worn around the waist to hold up trousers or to fasten a garment.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Zoster was a band or girdle worn by the goddess Aphrodite, symbolizing her power over love and sexuality.

How to Memorize "zoster"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a band or strip encircling a body part.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the Greek goddess Aphrodite and her power over love and sexuality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Zoster is a band around a body part'.

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