herpes_genitalis | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine,sexuality) 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 | |
Synonyms: | genital_herpes | |
Related terms: | venereal_disease herpes_simplex | |
Similar spelling: |
herpes_labialis herpes_encephalitis |