What does herpes mean?

n. A viral infection that causes sores on the skin, particularly around the mouth or genitals.

herpes

🇺🇸 /ˈhɜːrpiːz/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhɜːpiːz/

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noun

A viral infection that causes sores on the skin, particularly around the mouth or genitals.

She was diagnosed with herpes after experiencing painful blisters on her lips.

A viral infection that causes sores on the skin, particularly around the mouth or genitals.