human pap·il·lo·ma·vi·rus (p p  -l  m-v rs)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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