a sore, caused by a viral infection, consisting of little blisters that form in or around the mouth during a cold or fever; herpes simplex
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cold sore
noun
A small blister occurring on the mouth, lips, or face and caused usually by herpes simplex virus type one. Also called fever blister . Also called herpes labialis .
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cold sore - Medical Definition
n.
A small blister occurring on the mouth, lips, or face and caused usually by herpes simplex virus type one. Also called fever blister
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