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herpes: Meaning and Definition of
her•pes
Pronunciation: (hûr'pēz), [key]
— n. Pathol.
- any of several diseases caused by herpesvirus, characterized by eruption of blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. Cf. chickenpox, genital herpes, oral herpes, shingles.
- herpesvirus.
See also:
- herpes (Thesaurus)
