genital herpes
noun Pathology.
a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 2, characterized primarily by transient blisters on and around the genitals.
Also called
herpes genitalis.
Words nearby genital herpes
genistein,
genit.,
genital,
genital cord,
genital corpuscle,
genital herpes,
genital mutilation,
genital organ,
genital phase,
genital ridge,
genital stage
British Dictionary definitions for genital herpes
genital herpes
noun
a sexually transmitted disease caused by a variety of the herpes simplex virus in which painful blisters occur in the genital region
Medical definitions for genital herpes
genital herpes
n.
A highly contagious, sexually transmitted viral infection caused by herpesvirus type two and characterized by painful lesions in the genital and anal regions.