Human Papillomavirus (pap-ih-LO-ma-VYE-rus) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Human Papillomavirus (pap-ih-LO-ma-VYE-rus)? HPV. A member of a family of viruses that can cause abnormal tissue growth (for example, genital warts) and other changes to cells. Infection with certain types of HPV may increase the risk of developing some types of cancer.

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