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herpes vs herpes simplex virus

herpes simplex virus vs herpes

herpes and herpes simplex virus both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
herpes Yes No No No
herpes simplex virus Yes No No No
As nouns, herpes simplex virus is a hyponym of herpes; that is, herpes simplex virus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than herpes:
  • herpes: any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
  • herpes simplex virus: a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
herpes (noun) herpes simplex virus (noun)
any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
Difference between herpes and herpes simplex virus

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