HPV DNA test
| HPV DNA test | |
|---|---|
| Term | HPV DNA test |
| Short definition | HPV DNA test (.. test) A laboratory test in which cells are scraped from the cervix to look for human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA. HPV can cause abnormal tissue growth (such as warts) and other cell changes. Prolonged infection with certain types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. HPV may also play a role in other types of cancer, such as B. Cancers of the anus, vagina, vulva, penis and oropharynx. Also called human papillomavirus DNA test |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
HPV DNA test - (pronounced) (. . . test) A laboratory test in which cells are scraped from the cervix to look for human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA. HPV can cause abnormal tissue growth (such as warts) and other cell changes. Prolonged infection with certain types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. HPV may also play a role in other types of cancer, such as B. Cancers of the anus, vagina, vulva, penis and oropharynx. Also called human papillomavirus DNA test
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