First Known Use: 1907
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herpes simplex
noun herpes sim·plex \-ˈsim-ˌpleks\
Definition of HERPES SIMPLEX
: either of two diseases caused by herpesviruses (species Human herpesvirus 1 and Human herpesvirus 2 of the genus Simplexvirus) and marked especially by watery blisters on the skin or mucous membranes of the lips, mouth, face, or genital region
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Origin of HERPES SIMPLEX
New Latin, literally, simple herpes
Rhymes with HERPES SIMPLEX
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herpes simplex
noun herpes sim·plex \-ˈsim-ˌpleks\
Medical Definition of HERPES SIMPLEX
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