genital herpes

a herpes infection that involves the genitals, usually caused by herpes simplex Type 2. However, genital infection with herpes simplex Type 1 is becoming more common. Genital herpes is incurable, although medications are available to manage outbreaks.

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Psychology term of the day

July 27th 2024

horizontal–vertical illusion

the misperception that vertical lines are longer than horizontal lines when both are actually the same length. The vertical element of an upper case letter T, for example, looks longer than the cross bar, even when the lengths are identical. See also foreshortening; Helmholtz square illusion.