Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

herpes genitalis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: her-pes -gen-i-tal-is
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

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

Synonyms

genital herpes

Questions

What does herpes genitalis mean?: 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

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