Herpes

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrpiːz/

Definitions of herpes

noun a viral infection causing small painful blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, typically around the mouth or genitals

Example Sentences

A1 She is worried about getting herpes from sharing drinks.

A2 He went to the doctor to get tested for herpes after a risky encounter.

B1 Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that can be managed with medication.

B2 The stigma surrounding herpes can make it difficult for those affected to seek support.

C1 Research on herpes vaccines is ongoing, with promising results in clinical trials.

C2 Public health campaigns aim to educate the public about the prevention and treatment of herpes.

Examples of herpes in a Sentence

formal Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.

informal I heard she got herpes from her ex-boyfriend.

slang I can't believe he gave her the herp!

figurative The spread of gossip in the office was like herpes - it just wouldn't go away.

Grammatical Forms of herpes

• past tense: contracted
• plural: herpes
• comparative: more herpes
• superlative: most herpes
• present tense: has herpes
• future tense: will have herpes
• perfect tense: have had herpes
• continuous tense: is having herpes
• singular: herpes
• positive degree: herpes
• infinitive: to have herpes
• gerund: having herpes
• participle: having had herpes

Origin and Evolution of herpes

First Known Use: 1653 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'herpes' originated from the Greek word 'herpein' meaning 'to creep or crawl'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe skin eruptions, the term 'herpes' has evolved to encompass a group of viral infections that cause skin lesions and mucous membrane inflammation.