fever blister
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of fever blister
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Q. I believe the herpes virus that causes cold sores or fever blisters is similar to the virus causing shingles.
From Seattle Times
People who haven’t had fever blisters might not understand that urgency.
From Seattle Times
It appears as if a fever blister has taken over the monster’s entire head, rather than just the lips.
From New York Times
If you get fever blisters on your lips, they may be more likely to make an appearance this time of year.
From Time
And should they ask any questions about that, I intended telling them I had some fever blisters on my mouth, etc.
From Project Gutenberg
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