cold sore

Noun CEFR B2

ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ

Definitions

A small bump (namely a vesicle) on the lips resulting from infection by herpes simplex viruses (mostly HHV1 but also HHV2).

Equivalents

Françaisbouton de fièvre feu sauvage

DeutschFieberbläschen Fieberblase Lippenherpes

Русскийге́рпес губ просто́й ге́рпес

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Svenskamunsår

Türkçeuçuk

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CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

cold spell cold spot Cold Spring Cold Spring Harbor Cold Springs cold steel

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