| NOUN | animal | herpes simplex virus, herpes simplex | a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system |
|---|
| Meaning | A herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | herpes simplex | |
| Narrower | herpes simplex 1, HS1, HSV-1, HSV-I | A herpes virus that causes oral herpes |
| herpes simplex 2, HS2, HSV-2, HSV-II | A herpes virus that can cause genital herpes | |
| Broader | herpes, herpes virus | Any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin |
©2001-25 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact