Herpes
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɜː(ɹ).piz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Herpes is a noun meaning (medicine) A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or in the mucous membranes or on the genitals.
Meaning
(medicine) A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or in the mucous membranes or on the genitals.
Example Sentences
This, of course, is something only people with that STI would know. For example, herpes is 437737.
Word Forms
- herpeses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zoster, simplex, herpesvirus, herpangina.
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