First Known Use: 1634
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pudendum
noun pu·den·dum \pyu̇-ˈden-dəm\
: the sexual organs on the outside of a person's body
plural pu·den·da\-də\
Full Definition of PUDENDUM
: the external genital organs of a human being and especially of a woman —usually used in plural
— pu·den·dal \-dəl\ adjective
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Origin of PUDENDUM
New Latin, singular of Latin pudenda, from neuter plural of pudendus, gerundive of pudēre to be ashamed
Medical Dictionary
pudendum
noun pu·den·dum \pyu̇-ˈden-dəm\
plural pu·den·da \-də\
Medical Definition of PUDENDUM
: the external genital organs of a human being; especially : the external genitals of a woman : vulva—usually used in plural
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