what does herpes genitalis mean?
HERPES GENITALIS as NOUN
- Meaning
- 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
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) herpes genitalis is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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