1. (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

• herpes genitalis

1. (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

• cupid's disease
• cupid's itch
• dose
• sexually transmitted disease
• social disease
• std
• vd
• venereal disease
• venereal infection
• venus's curse
• herpes simplex