HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS

n. HPV, Human papillomavirus, type of virus that causes genital warts that are transmitted by sexual intercourse (may also cause cervical cancer)

The Papillomavirus article covers the general biological features of human and animal papillomaviruses.Papillomaviruses are a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans and a variety of animals. Over 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been identified.Some HPV types may cause condylomas (skin warts) while others may cause a subclinical infection resulting in precancerous lesions. All HPVs are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.
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Human papilloma virus n. Abbr. HPV A DNA virus of the genus Papillomavirus, certain types of which cause cutaneous and genital warts in humans, [more]Human papilloma virus - Community and Resources

Noun
1. any of a group of papovaviruses associated with genital or oral carcinomas or a group associated with benign genital tumors
(hypernym) papovavirus

A family of over 60 viruses responsible for causing warts. The majority of the viruses produce warts on the hands, fingers, and even the face. Most of these viruses are innocuous, causing nothing more than cosmetic concerns. Several types of HPV are confined primarily to the moist skin of the genitals, producing genital warts and elevating the risk for cancer of the cervix. The papilloma viruses that cause wartlike growths on the genitals are sexually transmitted.