Cold-sore


noun
1.
a vesicular eruption on the face, usually on or near the mouth, often accompanying a cold or a febrile condition; herpes simplex.
noun
1.
a cluster of blisters at the margin of the lips that sometimes accompanies the common cold, caused by a viral infection Technical name herpes labialis

cold sore n.
A small blister occurring on the lips and face and caused by a herpes simplex virus.

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