papilloma
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of papilloma
From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at papilla, -oma
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That vaccine protects against cancer-causing human papilloma virus infections.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022
Aubrea Valencia, 29, a hair stylist, listened carefully as Ms. Bautista explained the reasons for the human papilloma virus and meningitis vaccines.
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2021
The human papilloma virus vaccine was tested in 30,000 people.
From Washington Post • May 2, 2020
The paper says "shock" Freedom of Information figures show that many girls have suffered chest and abdominal pains after being given the routine vaccine for human papilloma virus, a cause of cervical cancer.
From BBC • May 30, 2015
Tumours.—The commonest form of simple tumour met with in the larynx is the papilloma.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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