noun

genitalia

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Genitalia (noun) means the external and internal sex organs, considered together.

noun

The external and internal sex organs, considered together.

"The exam included a check of the external genitalia."

How to use genitalia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA clinical, formal term for the sex organs.

When to use it

Formal/clinical register — used in medical contexts rather than everyday speech.

Word forms

genitalias plural

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Etymology

A learned borrowing from Latin (membra) genitalia, "organs of generation", first recorded in English in 1651.

Origin: Latin · First attested 1651

Class of 1651 genitalia joined the language around 1651.

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for genitalia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of genitalia?

"genitalia" (noun) means the external and internal sex organs, considered together.

What is another word for genitalia?

Other words for "genitalia" include genitals, male genitalia and Thesaurus:female genitalia, danger zone, down there, genital organs, genitors.

How do you use genitalia in a sentence?

Example: "The exam included a check of the external genitalia."

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