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1. (n.) herpes
any of several diseases caused by herpesvirus, characterized by eruption of blisters on the skin or mucous membranes.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < ML: cutaneous eruption < Gk hérpēs lit., a creeping; c. L serpēnsserpent)
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1. (noun) herpes
viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
2. (noun) herpes, herpes virus
any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
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1. (noun) Herpes
an eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected; especially, an eruption of vesicles in small distinct clusters, accompanied with itching or tingling, including shingles, ringworm, and the like; -- so called from its tendency to creep or spread from one part of the skin to another
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