4. the act of prescribing. 5. something that is prescribed. 6. a long established custom or a claim based on one. 7. (Law) law. a. the uninterrupted possession of property over a stated period of time, after which a right or title is acquired (positive prescription)
Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash. Shingles is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Older adults and individuals with a weakened immune system are at greatest risk for developing shingles.
Symptoms. The classic symptoms of shingles are pain, which can be severe, followed by a red rash that blisters. This typically occurs on one side of the body, as the rash follows the path of a nerve.he classic symptoms of shingles are pain, which can be severe, followed by a red rash that blisters. This typically occurs on one side of the body, as the rash follows the path of a nerve.