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herpes simplex

her·pes sim·plex [ hùrpeez sím plèks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
viral skin disease: either of two viral diseases marked by clusters of small watery blisters, one affecting the area of the mouth and lips and the other the genitals

[< modern Latin, "simple herpes"]
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