whats a cold sore, dude?

Mar 03, 2006 19:16

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cold sore
n.

A small blister occurring on the lips and face and caused by herpes simplex. Also called fever blister, herpes labialis.

cold sore
n.

A vesicular lesion that typically occurs in or around the mouth, that initially causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and crusting over, and that is caused by a herpes simplex virus which remains dormant in the body and may be reactivated by a variety of factors (as stress, fever, or sunburn) called also fever blister; -compare CANKER SORE

HOLY SHIT! I almost thought I developed herpes!

Oh yeah, when you see/talk to me around school, please stop staring at the cold sore! It'll help.

ps what a kooky smiley to describe an expression such as 'shock'

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