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noun
A cold sore, an outbreak of vesicles caused by herpes simplex viral infection, especially when recurring during another illness that causes fever.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: oral herpes, herpes labialis, cold sore
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: herpes simplex
History
From fever + blister, likely for an association with fever or other illness.
