human papillomavirus vaccine

human papillomavirus vaccine
HPV vaccine. A vaccine being studied in the prevention of human papillomavirus infection and cervical cancer. Infection with certain types of HPV increases the risk of developing cervical cancer. Also called HPV vaccine.

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