Definition of herpes simplex Herpes simplex
her•pes sim•plex
We found 4 definitions of herpes simplex from 3 different sources.
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What does herpes simplex mean?
WordNet
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| herpes simplex - a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system | ||
| herpes simplex virus | ||
| herpes virus, herpes any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin | ||
| herpes simplex 1, hs1, hsv-1, hsv-i a herpes virus that causes oral herpes | ||
| herpes simplex - 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 | ||
| herpes any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin | ||
| cold sore, fever blister, herpes labialis, oral herpes caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) | ||
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Wiktionary 
- herpes simplex (Noun)
A viral disease caused by Herpes simplex viruses.
Wikipedia 
- The herpes simplex virus (HSV) (also known as Cold Sore, Night Fever, or Fever Blister) is a virus. It causes two common viral infections. Each infection has painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. The disease is contagious, particularly during an outbreak. "Contagious" means that it can spread from one person to another.It is incurable with present technology. An infection on the lips is commonly known as a "cold sore" or "fever blister," though this should not be confused with a canker sore, which appears inside the mouth and is not caused by the herpes simplex virus.
