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herpes simplexOne entry found. Main Entry: herpes sim·plex Pronunciation: \-ˈsim-ˌpleks\ Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, literally, simple herpes Date: 1907 : either of two diseases caused by herpesviruses (species Human herpesvirus 1 and Human herpesvirus 2 of the genus Simplexvirus) and marked especially by watery blisters on the skin or mucous membranes of the lips, mouth, face, or genital region
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