herpes menstrualis
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herpes menstrualis
Etymology: Gk, herpein, to creep; L, menstruare
a form of herpes simplex that tends to erupt during menstrual periods.
her·pes men·stru·a·lis
(hĕr'pēz men'strū-ā'lis)Recurrence of herpes simplex during menses.
herpes menstrualis
Herpetic lesions appearing at the time of the menstrual period.
See also: herpes