das HPV
Translation
HPV, human papillomavirus
Examples
Die HPV-Impfung wird für Jugendliche empfohlen.
The HPV vaccination is recommended for adolescents.
HPV kann bestimmte Krebsarten verursachen.
HPV can cause certain types of cancer.
Grammar Patterns
to be vaccinated against ((sth.)) One can get vaccinated against HPV.
Similar Words
HIV (HIV)
Etymology
Abbreviation for the German 'Humanes Papillomvirus', which means Human Papillomavirus.
Memory Tips
It's an international medical abbreviation, very similar to the English term, making it easy to remember.