herpes labialis

[ ley-bee-ey-lis ]
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Origin of herpes labialis

1
1805–15; <New Latin: labial herpes

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British Dictionary definitions for herpes labialis

herpes labialis

/ (ˌleɪbɪˈælɪs) /


noun
  1. a technical name for cold sore

Origin of herpes labialis

1
New Latin: herpes of the lip

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