herpes simplex

herpes simplex definition - medical

herpes sim·plex (sĭmˈplĕksˌ)

noun
  1. A recurrent viral disease that is caused by herpesvirus type one and is marked by fluid-containing vesicles on the mouth, lips, or face; cold sore.
  2. A recurrent viral disease that is caused by herpesvirus type two and is marked by fluid-containing vesicles on the genitals.

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