herpes labialis

[ley-bee-ey-lis]

noun

1. oral herpes.

herpes labialis

/ ˌleɪbɪˈælɪs /

noun

1. a technical name for cold sore

Word History and Origins

Origin of herpes labialis¹

1805–15; < New Latin: labial herpes

Word History and Origins

Origin of herpes labialis¹

New Latin: herpes of the lip

Example Sentences

B�rensprung mentions especially the occurrence of herpes labialis in cases of irregular relapsing fever which bore considerable resemblance to typhus.

From Project Gutenberg

During some epidemics the only one observed is herpes labialis; in others the eruption resembles roseola, measles, or the mulberry rash of typhus, or from the first it consists of petechi�, vibices, or extensive ecchymoses.

From Project Gutenberg