genitalia

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

the organs of reproduction, especially the external organs.

Origin of genitalia

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

Related formsgen·i·tal·ic

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

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

Word Origin and History for genitalia

1876, Modern Latin, from Latin genitalia (membra), neuter plural of genitalis (see genital).

genitalia in Medicine

[jĕn′ĭ-tā′lē-ə, -tāl′yə]

The reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs.