transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhə:pi:z ]
n. a virus disease with outbreaks of blisters on the skin etc. øherpes simplex a viral infection which may produce blisters or conjunctivitis. herpes zoster = SHINGLES. øøherpetic adj. [ME f. L f. Gk herpes -etos shingles f. herpo creep: zoster f. Gk zoster belt, girdle]