/ Dictionary / Index G genital herpes: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: gen'ital her'pes Pronunciation: [key] — Pathol. Pathol. a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 2, characterized primarily by transient blisters on and around the genitals. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. genital genitalia Related Content Daily Word Quiz: mamba Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language