herpetic

her·pet·ic

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Definitions of herpetic word

adjective herpetic of, relating to, or caused by herpes. 1
noun herpetic (medicine) Of or pertaining to herpes, or to any herpesvirus or herpesvirus-caused disease; as a herpetic sore throat. 1
adjective herpetic of or relating to any of the herpes diseases 0
noun herpetic a person suffering from any of the herpes diseases 0

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85; < Greek herpēt-, stem of hérpēs (see herpes) + -ic

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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