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cold sore
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cold sore
n.
A small blister occurring on the lips and face and caused by herpes simplex. Also called fever blister, herpes labialis.
cold sore
Noun
a cluster of blisters near the lips, caused by a virus
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cold sore - caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
fever blister, herpes labialis, oral herpes
herpes simplex - an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
Translations
cold sore n → calentura, herpes m labial
cold sore cold n → bouton m de fièvre
cold sore cold n → Bläschenausschlag m
cold sore n → erpete m


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