human papillomavirus

Scientific  

/ păp′ə-lō′mə-vī′rəs /

1. 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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Example Sentences

Last year researchers from Edinburgh University's Bioquarter set up workshops in local schools to teach pupils about the benefits of immunisation against human papillomavirus.

From BBC

Cervical screening involves testing for HPV, human papillomavirus.

From BBC

That makes it a bigger risk factor than exposure to UV radiation, poor diet, and infections from pathogens like hepatitis and the human papillomavirus.

From Los Angeles Times

The human papillomavirus, or HPV, causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer.

From Science Daily

He also challenged Gardasil, the vaccine that protects against human papillomavirus and is credited with slashing rates of cervical cancer in young women.

From Science Magazine