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papillomavirus

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Etymology

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From papilloma +‎ virus.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /papɪˈləʊməvʌɪɹəs/

Noun

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papillomavirus (plural papillomaviruses)

  1. (virology) Any variety of virus which causes warts.
    1. Now specifically, a member of the genus Papillomavirus.

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