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herpes simplex

her·pes sim·plex
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hur-peez sim-pleks]
    • /ˈhɜr piz ˈsɪm plɛks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hur-peez sim-pleks]
    • /ˈhɜr piz ˈsɪm plɛks/

Definitions of herpes simplex words

  • noun herpes simplex either of two herpes diseases caused by a herpesvirus that infects humans and some other animals and produces small, transient blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, one type of virus (herpes simplex virus type 1, or HSV-1) usually associated with oral herpes but also causing genital herpes and the other (herpes simplex virus type 2, or HSV-2) usually causing genital herpes. 1
  • noun herpes simplex an acute viral disease characterized by formation of clusters of watery blisters, esp on the margins of the lips and nostrils or on the genitals. It can be sexually transmitted and may recur fitfully 0
  • noun herpes simplex a recurrent, incurable form of herpes usually affecting the mouth, lips, or face (type one) or the genitals (type two): the genital type is a venereal disease 0
  • noun herpes simplex (pathology) A viral disease caused by Human herpesvirus 1 or Human herpesvirus 2 in genus Simplexvirus. 0
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Origin of herpes simplex

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; < New Latin: literally, simple herpes

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Parts of speech for Herpes simplex

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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herpes simplex popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for herpes simplex

noun herpes simplex

  • venereal disease — sexually transmitted disease. Abbreviation: VD.
  • acquired immune deficiency syndrome — Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is the same as AIDS.
  • aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
  • clap — When you clap, you hit your hands together to show appreciation or attract attention.
  • social disease — a venereal disease.
All 25 Synonyms of herpes simplex

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