Definition of Herpes simplex virus

1. Noun. A herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system.

Exact synonyms: Herpes Simplex
Generic synonyms: Herpes, Herpes Virus
Specialized synonyms: Herpes Simplex 1, Hs1, Hsv-1, Hsv-i, Herpes Simplex 2, Hs2, Hsv-2, Hsv-ii

Medical Definition of Herpes simplex virus

1. A virus in the family Herpesviridae. Type 1 HSVcauses blisters on the lips, nostrils, and possibly on the lining of the eyelids. Type 2 HSV causes blisters and lesions on and aroundgenitalia. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Herpes Simplex Virus

herpes iris
herpes labialis
herpes labialis
herpes oesophagitis
herpes progenitalis
herpes simplex
herpes simplex
herpes simplex 1
herpes simplex 2
herpes simplex encephalitis
herpes simplex encephalitis
herpes simplex keratitis
herpes simplex type 1
herpes simplex type 2
herpes simplex virus (current term)
herpes simplex virus (current term)
herpes simplex virus 1 helicase-primase
herpes simplex virus DNA polymerase
herpes simplex virus protein vmw65
herpes simplex virus type 1 UL13 protein kinase
herpes varicella zoster
herpes varicella zoster virus
herpes virus
herpes whitlow
herpes zoster
herpes zoster
herpes zoster ophthalmicus
herpes zoster oticus
herpes zoster varicellosus
herpes zoster virus

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