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human papilloma virus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun human papilloma virus has 1 sense
  1. human papilloma virus - any of a group of papovaviruses associated with genital or oral carcinomas or a group associated with benign genital tumors
    --1 is a kind of
    papovavirus

Definitions from the Web

Human Papilloma Virus

Description:

The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a group of viruses that infect the skin and moist areas of the body. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world. There are over 100 different types of HPV, some of which can lead to various diseases and cancers.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The human papilloma virus is responsible for causing genital warts and certain types of cervical cancer.

2. Vaccination against the human papilloma virus is strongly recommended for adolescents.

Adjective:

1. Infection with the human papilloma virus can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

2. HPV vaccine is an effective preventive measure against human papilloma virus-related diseases.

Related Forms:

- Verb: Papilloma virus can be transmitted through sexual contact.

- Adverb: She was unknowingly infected with HPV.

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