Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

HSV-1

American  
Or HSV-I

abbreviation

  1. herpes simplex virus type 1. herpes simplex


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The HSV-1 infection depends on the nuclear DNA replication, transcription machinery, and mitochondrial metabolism of the host cell.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

“The gene drive in HSV-1 spread steadily and at a speed not achievable with hCMV,” he says.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 14, 2023

Herpes is extremely common: The World Health Organization estimates that 3.7 billion people live with HSV-1, some oral and some genital.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2023

HSV-1 is linked to oral herpes, while HSV-2 is linked to genital herpes, although both can exhibit outbreaks in other parts of the body.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2022

Scientists at the University of Cambridge said the HSV-1 strain of the herpes virus arose during vast migrations of people from Eurasia to Europe about 5,000 years ago.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2022

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "HSV-1" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com