herpes
Pronunciation: [ˈhɜrpiːz]
Word
Context: “medical”
(noun) a virus that can cause sores on the lips or around the mouth (called oral herpes) and sores in the genital area (called genital herpes). It is very common, and many people have it without knowing.
Example
After talking to her doctor, she learned that herpes is more common than she thought.
Example
He didn’t want to get herpes, so he always practiced safe behaviors.
Example
What do you know about how herpes spreads?
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