Phrase Hound found 8 phrases and 9 compound words that contain herpes. The most common are listed below. Open herpes in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 8
- herpes simplexA viral disease caused by Human herpesvirus 1 or Human herpesvirus 2 in genus Simplexvirus.
- herpes simplex virusOne of two members of the human Herpesviridae family, a set of viruses that produces viral infections in the majority of humans.
- herpes zosterAn acute viral inflammation of the sensory ganglia of spinal and cranial nerves associated with a vesicular eruption and neuralgic pains, caused by reactivation of the Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus, that also causes chicken …
- herpes simplex virusesplural of herpes simplex virus: One of two members of the human Herpesviridae family, a set of viruses that produces viral infections in the majority of humans.
- herpes gladiatorumOne of the most infectious of herpes-caused diseases, transmissible by skin-to-skin contact.
- herpes tonsuransSynonym of ringworm: A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterized by ring-shaped discolored patches, covered by vesicles or scales.
- space herpesA generic disease found in space, especially one transmissible by sexual encounters.
- herpes anginaHerpangina.
Compound words 9
- herpesvirusAny of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.
- antiherpesCountering herpes.
- herpesviralOf or pertaining to herpesvirus
- postherpesFollowing infection with herpes.
- herpetismherpetic diathesis, or a tendency to be afflicted with herpes
- herpesvirusesplural of herpesvirus: Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.
- herpesianRelating to herptiles (reptiles and amphibians).
- herpestidAny member of the family Herpestidae of mongooses.
- herpesencephalitisHerpes simplex encephalitis.