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herpesvirus
  1. Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.
  2. Examples:
    1. “The mechanism of transmitting human herpesvirus 8, the herpesvirus associated with Kaposi's sarcoma, is not known.”
      “One week after the second infusion, he developed a limited skin rash, fever, and mouth vesicles and ulcers, suggestive of herpesvirus infection.”
      “Human herpesvirus 8 contains three potential oncogenes that can transform cell lines in vitro.”
herpes
  1. (medicine) A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Bladder infections caused by the herpes virus are usually treated with antiviral drugs such as acyclovir.”
      “Moreover, arginine makes it possible for the herpes virus to replicate itself, so if you're troubled by frequent cold sores, give it a pass.”
      “Earlier stage research programs include vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus and herpes simplex virus.”
herp
  1. (colloquial) A reptile or amphibian.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Over the last 15 years, the focus of Sal's herp interests has been primarily dedicated to chelonian husbandry.”
      Herp derp, they NEED tips because they're not paid enough by their employers!”
      “Whenever Marty took Herp to the vet, the dog would suddenly disappear.”
herp
  1. (colloquial) Herpes.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Over the last 15 years, the focus of Sal's herp interests has been primarily dedicated to chelonian husbandry.”
      Herp derp, they NEED tips because they're not paid enough by their employers!”
      “Whenever Marty took Herp to the vet, the dog would suddenly disappear.”
herpesviruses
  1. plural of herpesvirus
  2. Examples:
    1. “The latent state of the genome of any of the human herpesviruses is not known to be sensitive to acyclovir.”
      “The other herpesviruses which have been isolated from these species are briefly described.”
      “Embryos should be washed at least 10 times in accordance with the protocols in the IETS Manual2 and trypsin treatment should be used if presence of certain pathogenic herpesviruses is of concern.”
herpeses
herps
  1. plural of herp
  2. Examples:
    1. “In the aridlands of North America, several isolating events are evident in the phylogeographic patterns of birds, mammals and herps.”
      “Suffice it to say that a significant number of taxa of mammals, herps and birds show a concordant phylogeographic division in Baja California.”
      “More interesting pictures of Iraqi herps can be found on the Armed Forces Pest Management Board Site.”
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