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Meaning: 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 Classified under: Nouns denoting stable states of affairs Synonyms: genital herpes; herpes genitalis Hypernyms ("genital herpes" is a kind of...): herpes simplex (an infection caused by the herpes simples virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes) Cupid's disease; Cupid's itch; dose; sexually transmitted disease; social disease; VD; venereal disease; venereal infection; Venus's curse (a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact) "Variety is the spice of life." (English proverb) "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." (Native American proverb, Cherokee) "What is the connection with Alexander's moustache?" (Armenian proverb) "With your hat in your hand you can travel the entire country." (Dutch proverb) Useful links: Pronunciation of herpes simplex What does Cupid's itch mean? sexually transmitted disease definition What does VD mean? venereal infection definition
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