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herpes

[hur-peez] / ˈhɜr piz /




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Marian Nicholson, director of the Herpes Viruses Association, has lived with herpes for more than three decades and said public understanding had failed to keep pace with medical knowledge.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

At the same time, he has insisted that he is “strongly pro-vaccine” and previously advised Rational Vaccines, a controversial organization dedicated to combating the herpes virus.

From Salon May 7, 2026

Additionally, the Safari Park has done extensive examination into the endotheliotropic herpes virus.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2026

As a result, the herpes virus was blocked from entering the cells altogether.

From Science Daily Dec. 15, 2025

Zoster, zos′tėr, n. an ancient Greek waist-belt for men: herpes zoster or shingles.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various




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