human papilloma virus
noun
Simple meaning
Any of a group of papovaviruses associated with genital or oral carcinomas or a group associated with benign genital tumors.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhjumənpæpɪˈloʊməˈvaɪɹəs
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noun
Any of a group of papovaviruses associated with genital or oral carcinomas or a group associated with benign genital tumors
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