herpessimplex

herpes simplex n.

1. A recurrent viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus, type one, and marked by the eruption of fluid-containing vesicles on the mouth, lips, or face.

2. A recurrent viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus, type two, and marked by the eruption of fluid-containing vesicles on the genitals.

  [New Latin herpēs simplex: Latin herpēs, herpes + Latin simplex, simple.]

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