Definition of «human papilloma»

The phrase "human papilloma" refers to a group of viruses that can infect humans and cause different kinds of warts. These viruses are very common and can be spread through close contact with someone who has them. Some types of human papilloma virus (HPV) can also cause certain types of cancer, such as cervical cancer.

Phrases with «human papilloma»

Sentences with «human papilloma»

Chronic rises in stress hormones have been shown to accelerate the growth of precancerous cells and tumors; they also lower the body's resistance to HIV and cancer - causing viruses like human papilloma virus (the precursor to cervical cancer in women). (livescience.com)
The vaccination protects against infection from the two types of Human Papilloma Virus that cause seven in 10 cases of cervical cancer, as well as two other types of the virus linked with genital warts. (sciencedaily.com)
Five years ago the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention controversially recommended that girls be vaccinated to prevent infection with human papilloma virus (HPV). (discovermagazine.com)
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