Genital herpes
Genital herpes noun - 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.
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Synonyms for Genital herpes
Herpes genitalis is a synonym for genital herpes. In some cases you can use "Herpes genitalis" instead a noun phrase "Genital herpes".
Herpes genitalis
Herpes genitalis noun - 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.
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Synonyms for Herpes genitalis
Genital herpes is a synonym for herpes genitalis. You can use "Genital herpes" instead a noun phrase "Herpes genitalis".
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