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Noun: fever blister  'fee-vur 'blis-tur
Usage: N. Amer (=cold sore)
  1. Caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
    - oral herpes, herpes labialis, cold sore

Derived forms: fever blisters

Type of: herpes simplex

Encyclopedia: Fever blister