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herpes genitalis vs herpes simplex

herpes simplex vs herpes genitalis

herpes genitalis and herpes simplex both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
herpes genitalis Yes No No No
herpes simplex Yes No No No
As nouns, herpes simplex is a hypernym of herpes genitalis; that is, herpes simplex is a word with a broader meaning than herpes genitalis:
  • herpes genitalis: an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area
  • herpes simplex: an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
herpes genitalis (noun) herpes simplex (noun)
an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system
an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
Difference between herpes genitalis and herpes simplex

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