herpeto-, herpet-, herp-
(Greek: creeping thing, reptile; snake)
batrachoherpetomachia
A fight between a frog and a snake.
batrachoherpetomachy
A fight, or battle, between a frog and a snake.
batrochoherpetomachia
batrochoherpetomachy
Another spelling of batrachoherpetomachy which is a fight between a frog and a snake.
herpecide, herpicide
Killing reptiles.
herpes
Herpes may refer to either the "disease" or to "reptiles". The diseases are usually either "herpes simplex" or "herpes zoster".
herpesian
herpestine: mongoose
Similar to mongooses.
herpes zoster
1. An acute infectious, usually self-limited, disease believed to represent activation of latent varicella-zoster virus in those who have been rendered partially immune after a previous attack of chickenpox.
2. A reactivation of the same Herpes virus that is responsible for chicken pox. This results in a painful blistery red rash that is confined to one side of the body.
herpetic
Relating to the herpesvirus.
herpetiform
Resembling a cutaneous herpesvirus infection; said of grouped vesicles.
herpetism
herpetoculture
The cultivation of reptiles; especially snakes.
herpetofauna
A collective term for reptiles and amphibians.
herpetogeny
A cross reference of other word family units that are related directly, or indirectly, with: "snakes or other reptiles":
angui-;
coluber-;
ophio-;
reptil-;
sauro-.
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