intercourse

noun in·ter·course \ˈint-ər-ˌkō(ə)rs, -ˌkȯ(ə)rs\

Medical Definition of INTERCOURSE

: connection or dealings between persons or groups

: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person <anal intercourse> <oral intercourse>; especially : sexual intercourse 1 <heterosexual intercourse>

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