herpes simplex
noun
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Sense 1 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 & categories
- herpes hypernym
- oral herpes hyponym
- genital herpes hyponym
Sense 2 noun
a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
Types & categories
- herpes virus hypernym
- herpes simplex 1 hyponym
- herpes simplex 2 hyponym
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | herpes |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | oral herpes |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | genital herpes |
| 2 | hypernym | Types & categories | herpes virus |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | herpes simplex 1 |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | herpes simplex 2 |