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genitals

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gen·i·tals  (jn-tlz)
pl.n.
The reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs.

[Translation of Latin genitlia; see genitalia.]

genitals [ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz], genitalia [ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪlɪə -ˈteɪljə]
pl n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the sexual organs; the testicles and penis of a male or the labia, clitoris, and vagina of a female Related adj venereal
genitalic  [ˌdʒɛnɪˈtælɪk] adj

genitals  (jn-tlz)
The organs of reproduction in animals, especially the external sex organs.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.genitalsgenitals - external sex organ                  
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"

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
Translations
genitals [ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz] nplorganes mpl génitaux
genitals
plGeschlechtsteile pl, → Genitalien pl
genitals [ˈdʒɛnɪtlz] nplgenitali mpl
genitals [ˈdʒɛnɪtlz] nplgenitali mpl


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Symptoms of infection include discharges from the penis or vagina and burning and itching of the genitals.
According to Fuller, in the name of ``camaraderie,'' photographs of half-naked cops -- exposing their genitals or buttocks -- were posted around the workplace.
Briefly, it's the term the Nielsen Norman Group uses for breasts and genitals.
 
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