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gen·i·ta·li·a

(jĕn′ĭ-tā′lē-ə, -tāl′yə)

pl.n.

The genitals.

[Latin genitālia, pl. of genitāle, genital organ, from neuter of genitālis, genital; see genital.]

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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.

genitalia

sex organs

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

genitalia - external sex organ

genital organ, genitals, 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

Translations

γεννητικά όργανα

genital

genitália

genitalia

[ˌdʒenɪˈteɪlɪə] NPL → genitales mpl

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genitalia

[ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪliə] npl → organes mpl génitaux

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

genitalia

pl (form) → Genitalien pl

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genitalia

[ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪlɪə] n (frm) → genitali mpl

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References in periodicals archive

Subjects with XY males on karyotyping and with a spectrum of phenotypes, like hypospadias, azoospermia, gynecomastia and ambiguous genitalia, were included, while all previously-diagnosed cases of AIS and 5-ARD deficiency on treatment were excluded.

Diagnostic accuracy of human chorionic gonadotropins (HCG) stimulation test in XY-disorders of sex development (XY-DSD) presented in Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

My mother was advised that because of the ambiguous genitalia, no surgery should be done until I was of age.

Finding myself after being born intersex

The text claims that genetic studies have shown that male and female embryos differ "from the very moment of conception." In cases where a child is born with ambiguous genitalia, it says, "it is medical professionals who can make a therapeutic intervention."

Vatican education office blasts gender theory

KEYWORDS: Ambiguous genitalia, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Disorder of Sex Development.

Ambiguous genitalia: An overview of 7 years experience at the Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore, Pakistan

Those twins came to doctors' attention in infancy after one was identified with ambiguous genitalia. On investigation of mixed chromosomes, doctors found the boy and girl were identical on their mother's side but shared around half of their paternal DNA.

First semi-identical twins identified in pregnancy

The association of CVS, renal, GIT, skeletal anomalies and ambiguous genitalia to chromosomal anomalies were studied but were found to be significant.

CLINICAL AND KARYOTYPIC PROFILE OF CHILDREN WITH DYSMORPHOLOGY

These problems may include delayed milestones in infants, presence of ambiguous genitalia, mental health problems and occurrence of repeated miscarriages in couples.

A Six-year Analysis Report at the Cytogenetics Department of National Institute of Health Islamabad, Pakistan

Aromatase deficiency causes ambiguous genitalia in the female fetus and maternal virilization during the pregnancy due to increased concentration of androgens.

Aromatase Deficiency due to a Novel Mutation in CYP19A1 Gene

Such cysts can cause clitoromegaly and can be described as ambiguous genitalia when present at birth (19).

The largest epidermal cyst with vitiligo lesions following female genital mutilation: a case report and literature review

On examination there were sparse axillary and pubic hair with ambiguous genitalia. 46XX karyotype, hypoplastic uterus on CT scan and elevated ACTH and 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels lead to the diagnosis of female pseudohermaphroditism due to congenital adrenal hyperplasia and patient was started on glucocorticoids and fludrocortisone by endocrinologist and was also referred to plastic surgeon.

Female pseudohermaphroditism: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia presenting with diffuse hyperpigmentation

The main complaints at presentation were ambiguous genitalia (30.5%), undescended testes (21.2%), delayed puberty (19.2%), micropenis (16.6%), inguinal hernia (8.6%), and primary amenorrhea (3.9%).

SPECTRUM OF XY DISORDERS OF SEX DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN

One case report described ambiguous genitalia in a human newborn of a mother treated with spironolactone during pregnancy [11].

Fetal Sirenomelia Associated with an Abdominal Cyst Originating from a Saccular Cloaca