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herpes

Pronunciation: [ˈhɜrpiːz]

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Learn how to use herpes in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

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.

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He didn’t want to get herpes, so he always practiced safe behaviors.

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What do you know about how herpes spreads?

How to pronounce herpes

Pronunciation: [ˈhɜrpiːz]

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