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papillomavirus

Definition: Papillomavirus is a group of small DNA viruses that infect humans and animals, causing various types of warts and cancers.

Noun

Sense 1: A type of virus that causes warts and certain types of cancers in humans and animals.

Example sentence: The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to cervical cancer in women.

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Sense 2: Any specific virus belonging to the Papillomavirus genus.

Example sentence: The papillomavirus found in dogs is different from the one that affects humans.

Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or caused by papillomavirus.

Example sentence: The papillomavirus infection resulted in the formation of visible warts on his skin.

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