| Definitions of 'herpes' |
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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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| Definitions of 'herpes' |
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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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