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herpes simplex medical definition
noun
- A recurrent viral disease that is caused by herpesvirus type one and is marked by fluid-containing vesicles on the mouth, lips, or face; cold sore.
- A recurrent viral disease that is caused by herpesvirus type two and is marked by fluid-containing vesicles on the genitals.
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