genitalia
Americanplural noun
Other Word Forms
- genitalial adjective
- genitalic adjective
Etymology
Origin of genitalia
1875–80; < Latin genitālia, neuter plural of genitālis genital
Example Sentences
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Some are assigned female or male at birth depending on their external genitalia.
From BBC
In this case, the teenager had two fully formed legs, buttocks and external genitalia - weighing nearly 15kg - protruding from his abdomen.
From BBC
Squirrelpox symptoms include ulcers, scabs and weeping lesions on the face, paws and genitalia, all of which can prevent red squirrels from eating, drinking or moving.
From BBC
The measure, which was signed into law on Tuesday by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to bring awareness to people born with genitalia, chromosomes or reproductive organs that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female.
From Seattle Times
Rubin said it wasn't until her urology fellowship that she learned how to properly examine the external genitalia of the female body.
From Salon
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