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HERPESES
Noun
herpeses
plural of herpes
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• phereses
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HERPES
Her"pes, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: An eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected; especially, an eruption of vesicles in small distinct clusters, accompanied with itching or tingling, including shingles, ringworm, and the like; -- so called from its tendency to creep or spread from one part of the skin to another.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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