genital herpes

ge·ni·tal·herpes

uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Grammar

noun
singular	genital herpes
plural	genital herpeses

Nearby words

Genista raetam Genista tinctoria genital genitalia genitals genital organ genital personality genital phase genital stage genital system

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