herpes genitalis

her·pes·ge·nitalis

uncommon

noun

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

Synonyms

genital herpes
herpes genitalis

Related words

Broader terms

herpes simplex
venereal disease

Grammar

noun
singular	herpes genitalis
plural	herpes genitalises

Nearby words

herpes Herpestes Herpestes ichneumon Herpestes nyula herpes encephalitis herpes labialis herpes simplex herpes simplex 1 herpes simplex 2 herpes simplex encephalitis

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