chicken pox
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Noun
- The blisters formed by the varicella zoster virus (VZV).
- The highly contagious airborne disease caused by initial infection with varicella zoster virus, typically causing a skin rash that forms small itchy blisters.
- Any disease causing similar symptoms.
- Alternative form of chicken pox.
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