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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Vaccine coverage for human papillomavirus (HPV) also declined by five percentage points since 2019. 
Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Many rumors swirl around the human papillomavirus or HPV, which is tested for during cervical screenings such as HPV tests and Pap tests. Sadhbh O'sullivan, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2022 Only three states and Washington, D.C., require the human papillomavirus (or H.P.V.) vaccine, which has been available since 2006. New York Times, 18 Dec. 2021 Warts, which are rough overgrowths of skin, are caused by a virus that’s highly contagious (most commonly the human papillomavirus, or HPV). Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021 The United Kingdom has achieved substantial success vaccinating against a highly contagious virus, human papillomavirus or HPV. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021 There were also fears about the human papillomavirus or HPV vaccine and risks of infertility in the US -- fears stoked by rumors the vaccine somehow caused a condition called primary ovarian insufficiency. Maggie Fox, CNN, 1 Nov. 2021 There are many different subtypes of the human papillomavirus, some of which can cause cervical cancer. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 July 2022 Vietnamese American women experience the highest rates of cervical cancer, possibly linked to human papillomavirus. Claire Wang, NBC News, 7 June 2022 See More
Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Many rumors swirl around the human papillomavirus or HPV, which is tested for during cervical screenings such as HPV tests and Pap tests. Sadhbh O'sullivan, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2022 Only three states and Washington, D.C., require the human papillomavirus (or H.P.V.) vaccine, which has been available since 2006. New York Times, 18 Dec. 2021 Warts, which are rough overgrowths of skin, are caused by a virus that’s highly contagious (most commonly the human papillomavirus, or HPV). Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021 The United Kingdom has achieved substantial success vaccinating against a highly contagious virus, human papillomavirus or HPV. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021 There were also fears about the human papillomavirus or HPV vaccine and risks of infertility in the US -- fears stoked by rumors the vaccine somehow caused a condition called primary ovarian insufficiency. Maggie Fox, CNN, 1 Nov. 2021 There are many different subtypes of the human papillomavirus, some of which can cause cervical cancer. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 July 2022 Vietnamese American women experience the highest rates of cervical cancer, possibly linked to human papillomavirus. Claire Wang, NBC News, 7 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
human papillomavirus
noun
: a double-stranded DNA virus of the genus Papillomavirus (species Human papillomavirus) that has numerous genotypes causing various human warts (as the common warts of the extremities, plantar warts, and genital warts) including some associated with the production of cervical cancer
called also HPV