Meaning Of The Word Cold sore

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What's The Definition Of Cold sore?

cold sore
countable noun: Cold sores are small sore spots that sometimes appear on or near someone's lips and nose when they have a cold.

cold sore in American English
a sore, caused by a viral infection, consisting of little blisters that form in or around the mouth during a cold or fever; herpes simplex
noun: a vesicular eruption on the face, usually on or near the mouth, often accompanying a cold or a febrile condition; herpes simplex

cold sore in British English
noun: a cluster of blisters at the margin of the lips that sometimes accompanies the common cold, caused by a viral infection

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