HPV
noun [ U ] medical specialized uk/ˌeɪtʃ.piːˈviː/ us/ˈeɪtʃˌpiːˈviː/
人乳头瘤病毒(human papilloma virus的缩写)
abbreviation for human papilloma virus: a large group of viruses, some of which can cause warts (= small hard lumps) in the genital areas
HPV causes anogenital warts, one of the most common sexually acquired infections. 人乳头瘤病毒导致肛门生殖器疣,这是一种最常见的性传染疾病。