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human papillomavirus (HYOO-mun PA-pih-LOH-muh-VY-rus)

 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 human papillomavirus increases the risk of developing cervical cancer. Also called HPV.



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