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Etymology · Ancient Greek

ἕρπης

2 English words descend from Ancient Greek ἕρπης, most common first.

herpesA viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or in the mucous membranes or on the genitals.
herpanginamouth blisters; a painful mouth infection caused by coxsackieviruses