noun
- the reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs
Usage: medical; formal
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s genitals during the physical exam.
- Proper hygiene of the genitals is important for health.
- The anatomy textbook included diagrams of male and female genitals.
- Parents should teach children the correct names for their genitals.
- The medical student studied the development of genitals in embryology.
- Certain infections can affect the genitals and require treatment.