A pointer is a computer science term for a variable that, instead of holding a bit of information, holds an address to where that information can be found in a computer's memory. You can imagine the variable as a signpost that \points\ to where the information can be found.
Grippe is an old fashioned word for the flu â the virus that can give you a fever, sore throat, and a headache. If you fear you're coming down with the grippe, you might spend the day in bed drinking tea. When someone feels achy, shivery, and tired, they probably fear having the grippe, which is highly contagious and sickens many people each year, mostly in the winter months. Today it's more commonly called the flu, short for influenza.
Herpes labialis. Herpes labialis, also known as cold sores, is a type of herpes simplex infection affecting the lips. An outbreak of herpes labialis is caused by infection of the lips by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and typically causes small blisters or sores on or around the mouth. The sores typically heal within 2â3 weeks, but the herpes simplex virus remains dormant in the facial nerve branches.