Sexually transmitted HPV types fall into two categories: 1  Low-risk HPVs, which do not cause cancer but can cause skin warts (technically known as condylomata acuminata) on or around the genitals and anus. 2  High-risk HPVs, which can cause cancer.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: synoptic(adj) presenting a summary or general view of a whole. a synoptic presentation of a physical theory. synoptic, synoptical(adj) presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament. synoptic sayings.
2. a complex whole formed by combining. 3. the forming or building of a more complex chemical substance or compound from elements or simpler compounds. 4. See under Hegelian dialectic. [1580â90; < Latin < Greek sÃ½nthesis=syn(ti)thÃ©(nai) to put together, construct (syn- syn- + tithÃ©nai to put) + -sis -sis]