herpes

herpes definition - medical

her·pes (hûrˈpēz)

noun
Any of several viral diseases causing the eruption of small blisterlike vesicles on the skin or mucous membranes, especially herpes simplex or herpes zoster.

Related Forms:

  • her·petˈic (hər-pĕtˈĭk) adjective

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