Herpes

noun

/ˈhɝ.piz/

Word Frequency: 3.0

Definitions

1.nounA viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

Synonyms

herpes simplex herpes virus zoster simplex herpetic infection herpesvirus infection herpetic lesion hsv herpes simplex virus herpes genitalis oral herpes fever blister

Rhymes With

burpees

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