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herpes

/ˈhɝ.piz/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

""She was diagnosed with genital herpes after experiencing painful blisters." "
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Illustration painful

painful adjective

/ˈpeɪn.fəl/

Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

"The long walk home after school was painful because of my sore feet. "

Illustration mucous

mucous adjective

/ˈmjuːkəs/

Pertaining to mucus

"The doctor examined the patient's nasal passages for any signs of mucous discharge. "

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marked adjective

/ˈmɑːkɪd/ /mɑɹkt/ /mɑːkt/

Having a visible or identifying mark.

"The teacher marked the student's paper with a red pen. "

Illustration watery

watery adjective

/ˈwɑtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtəɹi/ /ˈwɔtəɹi/

Resembling or characteristic of water.

"The soup was watery and didn't have much flavor. "

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experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

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caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration blisters

blisters noun

/ˈblɪstərz/

A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease or infection.

"After hiking all day in new boots, she had painful blisters on her heels. "

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genital noun

/ˈdʒɛnətəl/

The genitalia.

"The doctor examined the patient's genital area for any signs of infection. "

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diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "

Illustration genitals

genitals noun

/ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz/ /ˈdʒɛnɪtɑlz/

External sex organs.

"The doctor examined the baby's genitals during the checkup. "

Illustration membranes

membranes noun

/ˈmɛmˌbɹeɪnz/ /ˈmɛmˌbɹeɪns/

A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).

"The membranes of our cells allow nutrients in and waste products out. "

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infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "