human papillomavirus
noun
: any of numerous papillomaviruses (as of the genera Alphapapillomavirus, Betapapillomavirus, and Gammapapillomavirus) that cause various human papillomas (such as genital warts and plantar warts) and include some associated with the production of human cancer
—abbreviation HPV
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Chiricahua also saw an uptick in HPV vaccinations During Chiricahua's dental integration program, providers saw an increase in human papillomavirus vaccinations, an important tool to prevent cervical cancer and other types of cancers.
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Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Some people are familiar with human papillomavirus (HPV), which increases the risk of cervical cancer and some other cancer types.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
The research later expanded to detect other cancer-causing viruses such the human papillomavirus, or HPV.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
Lawmakers also got rid of a policy requiring instruction about AIDS and human papillomavirus, or HPV.
—USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2024
She was shocked when her gynecologist informed her that the growths were caused by the human papillomavirus, known as HPV.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 25 Aug. 2023
These profiles could be compared to uteruses in the setting of infertility, dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps), uterine infections (such as the cancer-causing human papillomavirus and chronic endometritis), uterine fibroids, perimenopausal changes, and uterine cancer.
—Christine N. Metz, Scientific American, 13 May 2022
Yes, My Son Is Getting the HPV Vaccine—Here's Why
How the HPV Vaccine Works
The HPV vaccine protects against multiple strains of human papillomavirus.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 13 Sep. 2023
That includes the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for older children to protect them from HPV infections that can cause cancer later in their lives.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 18 Aug. 2023
Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Some people are familiar with human papillomavirus (HPV), which increases the risk of cervical cancer and some other cancer types.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
The research later expanded to detect other cancer-causing viruses such the human papillomavirus, or HPV.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
Lawmakers also got rid of a policy requiring instruction about AIDS and human papillomavirus, or HPV.
—USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2024
She was shocked when her gynecologist informed her that the growths were caused by the human papillomavirus, known as HPV.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 25 Aug. 2023
These profiles could be compared to uteruses in the setting of infertility, dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps), uterine infections (such as the cancer-causing human papillomavirus and chronic endometritis), uterine fibroids, perimenopausal changes, and uterine cancer.
—Christine N. Metz, Scientific American, 13 May 2022
Yes, My Son Is Getting the HPV Vaccine—Here's Why
How the HPV Vaccine Works
The HPV vaccine protects against multiple strains of human papillomavirus.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 13 Sep. 2023
That includes the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for older children to protect them from HPV infections that can cause cancer later in their lives.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 18 Aug. 2023
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