papilloma virus

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Definition of papilloma virus in English Turkish dictionary

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human papilloma virus

insan papilloma virüs

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Definition of papilloma virus in English English dictionary

{i} papillomavirus, type of circular DNA- based virus that infects the skin or mucous membrane and causes papillomas in animals and genital warts in humans (some types of papilloma viruses are associated with cervical, anal and oral cancer)

Related Terms

papillomavirus

Any variety of virus which causes warts; now specifically, a member of the genus Papillomavirus

human papilloma virus

any of a group of papovaviruses associated with genital or oral carcinomas or a group associated with benign genital tumors

human papilloma virus

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

papillomavirus

Group of viruses that can cause noncancerous wartlike tumors to grow on the surface of skin and internal organs such as the respiratory tract; can be life-threatening

papillomavirus

A virus which can cause warts, some strains of which have been shown to potentially cause cancer

papillomavirus

Any of a group of viruses that cause warts and other harmless tumours in humans. More than 100 distinct types are known. Different types are responsible for warts of the hands, plantar warts (of the feet), and throat warts. Genital warts are caused by other types, which are spread by sexual intercourse. Some types of papillomaviruses that cause genital infections have been linked with various cancerous tumours, especially cervical cancers; their presence can be detected through a Pap smear

papillomavirus

{i} papilloma virus, type of circular DNA- based virus that infects the skin or mucous membrane and causes papillomas in animals and genital warts in humans (some types of papilloma viruses are associated with cervical, anal and oral cancer)

papillomavirus

The large group of papova viruses that includes the cause of genital warts or condylomata See also HPV

papillomavirus

group of viruses that can cause noncancerous wart-like tumors to grow on the surface of skin and internal organs such as the respiratory tract; can be life-threatening

Hyphenation

pap·il·lo·ma vi·rus

Turkish pronunciation

päpîlōmı vayrıs

Pronunciation

/ˌpapəˈlōmə ˈvīrəs/ /ˌpæpɪˈloʊmə ˈvaɪrəs/