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View synonyms for herpes labialis

herpes labialis

[ ley-bee-ey-lis ]

herpes labialis

/ ˌleɪbɪˈælɪs /

noun

  1. a technical name for cold sore


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Word History and Origins

Origin of herpes labialis1

1805–15; < New Latin: labial herpes

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Word History and Origins

Origin of herpes labialis1

New Latin: herpes of the lip

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