papillomavirus

English edit

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Etymology edit

From papilloma +‎ virus.

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /papɪˈləʊməvʌɪɹəs/

Noun edit

papillomavirus (plural papillomaviruses)

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

Derived terms edit

human papillomavirus

Translations edit

member of the genus Papillomavirus

Czech: papilomavir
Finnish: papilloomavirus
Russian: папилломави́рус (ru) m (papillomavírus)
Turkish: papilloma virüsü

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