Synonyms

herpes labialis

American

[lay-bee-ay-lis] / ˌleɪ biˈeɪ lɪs /

noun

oral herpes.

herpes labialis British

/ ˌleɪbɪˈælɪs /

noun

a technical name for cold sore

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Etymology

Origin of herpes labialis

1805–15; < New Latin: labial herpes

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