herpes
noun/ˈhɜrpiz/
Frequency rank: #9,062 most common English word
Meaning
a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, typically producing small fluid-filled blisters on the skin or mucous membranes.
Example sentence
The doctor confirmed that the patient had contracted herpes after noticing the characteristic blisters on the skin.
Synonyms & related words
- hsv
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