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herpes Definition


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herpes
noun
    1. Any of various contagious skin diseases caused by a virus which gives rise to watery blisters, especially herpes simplex, a sexually transmitted disease, and herpes zoster or shingles.
Derivative: herpetic
    Relating to or resembling herpes.
    Creeping.
Etymology: 17c: from Greek herpein to creep.



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