herpes simplex

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noun

1. an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus;
affects the skin and nervous system;
produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
• Hypernyms:
herpes
• Hyponyms:
oral herpes, herpes labialis, cold sore, fever blister, genital herpes, herpes genitalis
2. a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
• Syn:
herpes simplex virus
• Hypernyms:
herpes, herpes virus
• Hyponyms:
herpes simplex 1, HS1, HSV-1, HSV-I, herpes simplex 2,
HS2, HSV-2, HSV-II