papillomavirus

[US]/ˌpæpi'ləumə'vaiərəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. papillomavirus
Explanation: A virus that causes papillomatous growths on the skin and mucous membranes.

Real-world Examples

The HPV vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus that causes the majority of cases.

Source: VOA Standard May 2013 Collection

Warts are actually caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV.

Source: SciShow Quick Questions and Answers Small Science Popularization

Most cervical cancer is caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It’s transmitted through sex.

Source: VOA Standard February 2013 Collection

At age 30, they can choose to get a Pap test and an HPV, or human papillomavirus, test and extend screenings to every five years.

Source: Easy Learning of Medical English

In one promising discovery, researchers at the US National Cancer Institute said antibodies against the human papillomavirus may help identify those at risk for HPV-related oral cancer.

Source: VOA Standard June 2013 Collection

Oropharyngeal cancers are strongly associated with infection by human papillomavirus type 16, but interestingly, tumors of the oral cavity, like the lateral tongue and floor of the mouth are not usually associated with HPV 16.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

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