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herpes labialis

American  
[ley-bee-ey-lis] / ˌleɪ biˈeɪ lɪs /

noun

  1. oral herpes.

herpes labialis British  
/ ˌleɪbɪˈælɪs /

noun

  1. 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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