papovavirus
/pəˈpoʊvəˌvaɪrəs/
noun
- A type of virus that can cause tumors or warts in animals and humans, including the human papillomavirus (HPV).
- The papovavirus family includes viruses that lead to skin warts in children.
- Scientists study papovaviruses to understand how they cause certain cancers.
- Vaccines have been developed to protect against some papovaviruses, like HPV.