herpes genitalis

1. 1.

   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

   Synonymsgenital herpes

   Broaderherpes simplexvenereal disease

Questions about herpes genitalis

What does herpes genitalis mean?

herpes genitalis means "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".

What is another word for herpes genitalis?

Close synonyms include genital herpes. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.