genital organ

n.

Any of the organs of reproduction or generation, including, in the female, the vulva, clitoris, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina, and in the male, the penis, scrotum, testes, epididymides, deferent ducts, seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands.

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Nearby words

genital, genital cord, genital corpuscle, genital herpes, genital mutilation, genital organ, genital phase, genital ridge, genital stage, genital tract, genital wart

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