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genital herpes
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noun Pathology.
a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 2, characterized primarily by transient blisters on and around the genitals.
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Also called herpes genitalis.
Words nearby genital herpes
genipap, genista, genistein, genit., genital, genital herpes, genitalia, genital mutilation, genital phase, genital ridge, genitals
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genital herpes
noun
a sexually transmitted disease caused by a variety of the herpes simplex virus in which painful blisters occur in the genital region
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