herpes simplex
/hɜrpiz_'sɪmplɛks/
noun
13 letters3 syllables29 points in Scrabble®32 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1
A herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system.
2
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.
WORD FORMS
Starts withH
Ends withX
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®29 points
Words With Friends®32 points
Double word58 points
Triple word87 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Starts & ends withH … X
Syllablesher · pes sim · plex
SYNONYMS & RELATED1
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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