genital herpes (n)
herpes genitalis (n)

n14132524

type n
lex_filenum 26
def an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact
def marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area
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Hypernym herpes simplex; venereal disease, VD, venereal infection, social disease, Cupid's itch, Cupid's disease, Venus's curse, dose, sexually transmitted disease, STD
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Hyponym herpes simplex; venereal disease, VD, venereal infection, social disease, Cupid's itch, Cupid's disease, Venus's curse, dose, sexually transmitted disease, STD

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