Definition of Genital herpes

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Herpes Genitalis
Generic synonyms: Herpes Simplex, Cupid's Disease, Cupid's Itch, Dose, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Social Disease, Std, Vd, Venereal Disease, Venereal Infection, Venus's Curse

Medical Definition of Genital herpes

1. A sexually transmitted infection caused by a herpes virus that results in the episodic outbreak of a painful vesicular skin eruption on the genitalia. The incubation period is approximately 6 days from the time of exposure. Other symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Genital Herpes

genitalic
genitality
genitally
genitals
genitals
genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
genital branch of iliohypogastric nerve
genital cord
genital corpuscles
genital duct
genital eminence
genital fold
genital furrow
genital gland
genital herpes (current term)
genital herpes (current term)
genital ligament
genital organ
genital organs
genital personality
genital phase
genital phase
genital ridge
genital stage
genital stage
genital swellings
genital system
genital system
genital tract
genital tubercle

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