recombinant human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine

A vaccine used to prevent infection with the four types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that most often cause warts and cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva, and anus. Recombinant human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine may also prevent HPV-related cancers of the penis and oropharynx. Recombinant human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine is no longer available in the United States, but it is still used in other countries. Also called Gardasil.