herpes

/ˈhɝ.piz/

IPA: /HH ER1 P IY0 Z/

noun
  1. 1

    A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

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