English noun: herpes simplex |
1. | herpes simplex (state) 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 |
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| Broader (hypernym) | herpes |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | cold sore, fever blister, genital herpes, herpes genitalis, herpes labialis, oral herpes |
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2. | herpes simplex (animal) a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system |
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| Synonyms | herpes simplex virus |
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| Broader (hypernym) | herpes, herpes virus |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | herpes simplex 1, herpes simplex 2, HS1, HS2, HSV-1, HSV-2, HSV-I, HSV-II |
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