genitalia

[ jen-i-tey-lee-uh, -teyl-yuh ]

/ ˌdʒɛn ɪˈteɪ li ə, -ˈteɪl yə /

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plural noun Anatomy.

the organs of reproduction, especially the external organs.

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Nearby words

genital phase, genital ridge, genital stage, genital tract, genital wart, genitalia, genitality, genitals, genitive, genito-, genitocrural

Origin of genitalia

1875–80; < Latin genitālia, neuter plural of genitālis genital

Related forms

gen·i·tal·ic

[jen-i-tal-ik] /ˌdʒɛn ɪˈtæl ɪk/, gen·i·ta·li·al, adjective

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Examples from the Web for genitalia

Genitalia of a male Noctuid from below : the parts separated out.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Genitalia: the external organs of generation with all appendages.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

Medicine definitions for genitalia

genitalia

[ jĕn′ĭ-tā′lē-ə, -tāl′yə ]

pl.n.

The reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs.

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