herpes simplex

/ˌˈhʌrpiz ˌsɪmˈplɛks/

Definitions of herpes simplex

1. noun

   a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
   synonyms: herpes simplex virus

   types:

   HS1, HSV-1, HSV-I, herpes simplex 1

   a herpes virus that causes oral herpes

   HS2, HSV-2, HSV-II, herpes simplex 2

   a herpes virus that can cause genital herpes

   type of:

   herpes, herpes virus

   any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
2. noun

   an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
   types:

   cold sore, fever blister, herpes labialis, oral herpes

   caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

   genital herpes, herpes genitalis

   an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area

   type of:

   herpes

   viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane