English dictionary

herpes simplex

/'h/[@]/rp/i/z_'s/I/mpl/E/ks/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system

noun.animal

Synonyms herpes simplex virus

Source: WordNet 3.0