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Noun: cold sore  kówld sor
  1. Caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
    - oral herpes, herpes labialis, fever blister [N. Amer]

Derived forms: cold sores

Type of: herpes simplex

Encyclopedia: Cold sore