gen·i·tals

(jĕn′ĭ-tlz)

pl.n.

The reproductive organs, especially the external reproductive organs and associated structures in humans and other mammals.

[Translation of Latin genitālia; see genitalia.]

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genitals

(ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz) or

genitalia

pl n

(Anatomy) the sexual organs; the testicles and penis of a male or the labia, clitoris, and vagina of a female.

genitalic adj

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gen•i•ta•li•a

(ˌdʒɛn ɪˈteɪ li ə, -ˈteɪl yə)

n.pl.

the organs of reproduction, esp. the external organs.

[1875–80; < Latin genitālia, neuter pl. of genitālis genital]

gen`i•tal′ic (-ˈtæl ɪk) gen`i•ta′li•al, adj.

gen·i·tals

(jĕn′ĭ-tlz)

The organs of reproduction in animals, especially the external sex organs.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

genitals - external sex organ

genital organ, genitalia, private parts, privates, crotch

reproductive organ, sex organ - any organ involved in sexual reproduction

pudendum - human external genital organs collectively especially of a female

female genital organ, female genitalia, female genitals, fanny - external female sex organs; "in England `fanny' is vulgar slang for female genitals"

family jewels, male genital organ, male genitalia, male genitals - external male sex organs

genitals

plural noun sex organs, privates, loins, genitalia, private parts, reproductive organs, pudenda He was hiding his genitals behind a tray.

Related words
adjective venereal

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Translations

أعْضاء التَّناسُل الخارجيَّه

genitálie

kønsorganer

Genitalien Geschlechtsorgan

γεννητικά όργανα

ivarszerveknemi szervek

genitali

kjønnsorganene

pohlavné orgány

dış cinsel organlar

生殖器

genitals

[ˈdʒɛnɪt^əlz] npl → organes mpl génitaux

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genitals

pl → Geschlechtsteile pl, → Genitalien pl

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genitals

[ˈdʒɛnɪtlz] npl → genitali mpl

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genital

(ˈdʒenitl) adjective

of the reproductive organs of animals.

genitals (-lz) noun plural

the external sex organs.

gen·i·tals

n., pl. genitales, órganos de la reproducción, órganos sexuales.

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Since oral herpes can be passed to the genitals from oral contact, it is prudent to abstain from oral sex if a cold sore is present.

Genital herpes

Q I'VE noticed some small, fleshy bumps around my genitals. They are not uncomfortable but they look pretty bad.

SSSSHHHH... Your intimate problems

Another form of Female Genital Mutilation is the total or partial removal of all the external genitals.

No tolerance for FGM

The first statement said that current federal law, which "makes criminal any nonmedical procedure performed on the genitals" of a girl in the US, has driven some families to take their daughters overseas to undergo genital mutilation.

American Academy of Pediatrics changes then retracts statement on FGM

Currently, 100-140 million girls and women are living with female genital mutilation, defined as any procedure that involves the partial or total removal of female genitalia, or as injury to the genitals for nonmedical reasons.

Female genital mutilation complications lead to lost lives and high costs

Males were significantly more likely than females to say that having "had sex" includes having had a partner touch their genitals (13% vs.

Sex redefined: the reclassification of oral-genital contact

"Our culture often portrays women's genitals as dirty and in need of cleaning and grooming.

Women with positive body image 'find it easier to orgasm'

Some low-risk HPV types cause genital warts on or around the genitals and anus of both men and women.

Sexually transmitted disease a 'sensitive issue'

Herpes/cold sores can be facial or genital. Up to 80 percent of the population has the virus that causes facial herpes and can unwittingly transmit the infection, through oral genital sex, to a partner's genitals.

Herpes-myth versus fact

Some HPV types don't cause cancer but can cause warts on the male and female genitals. The 2 types that cause 90% of genital warts are called HPV 6 and HPV 11.

What you need to know about cervical cancer, genital warts, and HPV

The author gives at least 20 examples of genital modification or beliefs/ disbeliefs about the human genitals and sexual treatments throughout recent history.

Hanny

* Avoid physical contact with others, like kissing and oral sex * Wash hands frequently * Minimize the touching of eyes, nose, mouth or genitals, and women should be especially careful when applying or removing makeup

Cold sore fact sheet--a basic review