A type of virus that causes Kaposi sarcoma (a rare cancer in which lesions grow in the skin, lymph nodes, lining of the mouth, nose, and throat, and other tissues of the body). Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus also causes certain types of lymphoma (cancer that begins in cells of the immune system). Also called HHV8, human herpesvirus 8, and KSHV.
( kuh-POH-zee sar-KOH-muh-uh-SOH-see-ay-ted HER-peez-VY-rus )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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