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cold sore

 

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Noun cold sore has 1 sense
  1. oral herpes, herpes labialis, cold sore, fever blister - caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
    --1 is a kind of herpes simplex

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Cold Sore

Definition:

A cold sore is a small, painful blister that forms on or around the lips, caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is highly contagious and causes recurring outbreaks.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. I woke up with a cold sore on my lower lip.

2. Cold sores can be difficult to conceal with makeup.

3. Her cold sore is healing quickly with the use of antiviral cream.

As a verb:

1. Karen tried to avoid kissing her partner while she had a cold sore.

2. Applying an ice pack can help to soothe and reduce the swelling of a cold sore.

3. He mentioned that stress often triggers cold sores for him.

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