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.
Because many of the surface weather maps display weather conditions at a particular time, these charts can be considered one of the varieties of synoptic charts. The word  synoptic  is derived from the Greek words syn meaning the same or together and  optic  meaning visible; hence, seen together.