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oral herpes

o·ral her·pes
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-uh l, ohr- hur-peez]
    • /ˈɔr əl, ˈoʊr- ˈhɜr piz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-uh l, ohr- hur-peez]
    • /ˈɔr əl, ˈoʊr- ˈhɜr piz/

Definition of oral herpes words

  • noun oral herpes a disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 1, characterized primarily by a cluster of small, transient blisters chiefly at the edge of the lip or nostril; herpes labialis. 1

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Parts of speech for Oral herpes

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oral herpes popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for oral herpes

noun oral herpes

  • bulla — a leaden seal affixed to a papal bull, having a representation of Saints Peter and Paul on one side and the name of the reigning pope on the other
  • bullae — a seal attached to an official document, as a papal bull.
  • canker sore — an ulceration, esp of the lips or lining of the oral cavity
  • cold sore — Cold sores are small sore spots that sometimes appear on or near someone's lips and nose when they have a cold.
  • fever blister — cold sore.

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