A type of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause cervical cancer and other types of cancer, such as cancers of the anus, vagina, vulva, penis, and oropharynx. Chronic infection with high-risk human papillomavirus can lead to cell changes that, if not treated, may become cancer.
Also called high-risk HPV.
( hy-risk HYOO-mun PA-pih-LOH-muh-VY-rus )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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