Psychological Effects Of Illness

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

• Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.
• I heard she got herpes from her ex-boyfriend.
• I can't believe he gave her the herp!
• The spread of gossip in the office was like herpes - it just wouldn't go away.

noun a medical term referring to the loss of the sense of smell

• Anosmia is the medical term for the loss of the sense of smell.
• I heard that anosmia can affect your ability to taste food.
• I can't smell anything right now, must be dealing with anosmia.
• Losing my sense of smell felt like experiencing anosmia in a world full of scents.