postherpetic

adjective

post·​her·​pet·​ic -hər-ˈpet-ik How to pronounce postherpetic (audio)
: occurring after and especially as a result of herpes
postherpetic scars

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“Postherpetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/postherpetic. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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