herpetism en · NOUN
Etymology
From herpes + -ism. For diatheses named by suffixing -ism, cf. cancerism.
Meanings
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) herpetic diathesis, or a tendency to be afflicted with herpes
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| herpetisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |