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English noun: herpes genitalis

1. herpes genitalis (state) an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area


Synonymsgenital herpes


Broader (hypernym)Cupid's disease, Cupid's itch, dose, herpes simplex, sexually transmitted disease, social disease, STD, VD, venereal disease, venereal infection, Venus's curse









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