what does herpes simplex mean?
HERPES SIMPLEX as NOUN
- Meaning
- a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
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Hypernyms(s) herpes simplex is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- an infection caused by the herpes simples virus
- affects the skin and nervous system
- produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
Hypernyms(s) herpes simplex is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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