Herpes :: Herpes (n.) An eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected; especially, an eruption of vesicles in small distinct clusters, accompanied with itching or tingling, including shingles, ringworm, and the like; -- so called from its tendency to creep or spread from one part of the skin to another..
Herpetic :: Herpetic (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, the herpes; partaking of the nature of herpes; as, herpetic eruptions..
Herpetism :: Herpetism (n.) See Dartrous diathesis, under Dartrous..
Herpetologist :: Herpetologist (n.) One versed in herpetology, or the natural history of reptiles..
Herpetology :: Herpetology (n.) The natural history of reptiles; that branch of zoology which relates to reptiles, including their structure, classification, and habits..
Herpetotomist :: Herpetotomist (n.) One who dissects, or studies the anatomy of, reptiles..
Herpetotomy :: Herpetotomy (n.) The anatomy or dissection of reptiles.