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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


Broader (hypernym)herpes


Narrower (hyponym)cold sore, fever blister, genital herpes, herpes genitalis, herpes labialis, oral herpes

2. herpes simplex (animal) a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system


Synonymsherpes simplex virus


Broader (hypernym)herpes, herpes virus


Narrower (hyponym)herpes simplex 1, herpes simplex 2, HS1, HS2, HSV-1, HSV-2, HSV-I, HSV-II









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