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human papillomavirus
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human pap·il·lo·ma·vi·rus  (pp-lm-vrs)
n. Abbr. HPV
Any of various strains of papovavirus that cause warts, especially of the hands, feet, and genitals, with some strains believed to be a causative factor in cancer of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
human papillomavirus  (pp-lm-vrs)
A virus of the genus Papillomavirus, certain strains of which cause skin and genital warts in humans or are associated with various cancers, including cancers of the cervix, vagina, and larynx.
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