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herpes definition

her·pes (hʉr′pēz′)

noun

any of several acute inflammatory diseases, esp. herpes simplex, caused by various herpesviruses and characterized by the eruption of small blisters on the skin and mucous membranes

Etymology: L < Gr herpēs, lit., a creeping, herpes < herpein, to creep: see serpent

Related Forms:

  • herpetic her·pet′·ic (hər pet′ik) adjective

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herpes Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • treat: Consider Your Options Your doctor will probably tell you about the two key ways to treat genital herpes.

Adjective modifier

  • genital: The first attack of genital herpes usually has the worst symptoms.

Modifies a noun

  • simplex: How does the herpes simplex virus affect the body?

Noun used with modifier

  • virus: Back to the top Cold Sores These are caused by the virus herpes simplex.
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