genitalia

noun plural gen·i·ta·lia \ˌje-nə-ˈtāl-yə\

Definition of GENITALIA

: the organs of the reproductive system; especially : the external genital organs

— gen·i·ta·lic \-ˈta-lik, -ˈtā-\ adjective

Latin, from neuter plural of genitalis

First Known Use: 1876

Medical Dictionary

noun plural gen·i·ta·lia \ˌjen-ə-ˈtāl-yə\

: the organs of the reproductive system; especially : the external genital organs

—gen·i·ta·lic \-ˈtal-ik, -ˈtāl-\ adjective

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