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Definition of Human papilloma virus

1. Noun. Any of a group of papovaviruses associated with genital or oral carcinomas or a group associated with benign genital tumors.

Medical Definition of Human papilloma virus

1. A disease caused by the human papilloma virus characterised by a soft wart-like growth on the genitalia (for example penis, vulva). In adults this infection is most commonly transmitted sexually. Genital warts are very common and are increasing in incidence. Safe sex practices, such as using condoms can help decrease the risk of infection. Treatment includes several topical agents to eradicate the lesions, cryosurgery, laser therapy, electrocauterisation or surgical removal. See: alternate name condyloma acuminata. Acronym: HPV (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Human Papilloma Virus

Literary usage of Human papilloma virus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Novel Systems for the Study of Human Disease: From Basic Research to by OECD Staff, (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope, SourceOECD (Online service) (1998)
"(Howes et a!., 1994) using a transgenic strain expressing the human papilloma virus E7 gene (HPV E7) have revealed the situation to be more complex. ..."

2. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening with cervicography or colposcopy, or for screening for human papilloma virus ..."

3. AIDS, Poverty, and Hunger: Challenges and Responses by Stuart Gillespie (2006)
"Cervical schistosomiasis, human papilloma virus (HPV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): A dangerous coexistence or coincidence? ..."

4. Glossary of HIV/Aids-related Terms edited by Barry Leonard (1995)
"Although the lesions are usually few in number, they may aggregate to form large cauliflower-like masses. Caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), ..."

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