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herpes

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɝpiz/ · UK /ˈhɜːpiːz/

herpes means: An infection caused by a virus that can produce painful small sores on the skin, mouth, or private parts.

noun

VIRAL INFECTIONB2

An infection caused by a virus that can produce painful small sores on the skin, mouth, or private parts.

  • She has herpes.
  • The doctor discussed treatment for oral herpes.
  • He had another herpes outbreak last month.

Similar words: herpes simplex

Common phrases: genital herpes, oral herpes, herpes outbreak

Questions about herpes

What does herpes mean?

An infection caused by a virus that can produce painful small sores on the skin, mouth, or private parts.

What is herpes in other languages?

Türkçe: herpes · Español: herpes · Français: herpès · Deutsch: Herpes · Italiano: herpes · 日本語: ヘルペス

How do you pronounce herpes?

In American English /ˈhɝpiz/; in British English /ˈhɜːpiːz/.

How do you use herpes in a sentence?

She has herpes. The doctor discussed treatment for oral herpes.

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