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HPV - abbreviation for Human Papilloma Virus (Warts)

A group of abnormal cells, found among many normal cells. These are consistent with HPV (warts). This again is found in a Pap Smear. Cells of HPV will have an enlarged nucleus (or be bi-nucleated) and have a "clear space" around the nucleus. These cells are called koilocytes.

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Uploaded on September 25, 2007
Taken on September 12, 2007