herpes simplex virus

/ˌhʌrpiz ˌsɪmˈplɛks ˌvaɪrəs/
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Definitions of herpes simplex virus
  1. noun
    a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
    synonyms: herpes simplex
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    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
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