herpes
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ˈɛɾpɨʃ/medium
her·pes
Definition
An infectious viral disease characterized by skin eruptions of small, grouped blisters.
Cold sores are a common form of herpes.
Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus.
Common collocations
herpes simplexgenital herpesherpes zosterherpes outbreak
Etymology
Do latim 'herpes', do grego 'hérpēs' (erupção cutânea).