herpes labialis

American

[ley-bee-ey-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

Example Sentences

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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 A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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