noun
- the reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs
Usage: medical; formal
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s genitalia during the routine physical.
- Medical students learn about both male and female genitalia in anatomy class.
- The textbook included detailed diagrams of human genitalia.
- Proper hygiene of the genitalia is important for health.
- The research focused on developmental abnormalities of the genitalia.
- Veterinarians must be familiar with the genitalia of various animal species.