genitals

[jen-i-tlz] /ˈdʒɛn ɪ tlz/

plural noun

Origin

plural noun use of genital

British Dictionary definitions for genitals

/ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz/

plural noun

the sexual organs; the testicles and penis of a male or the labia, clitoris, and vagina of a female related adjective venereal

Derived Forms

genitalic (ˌdʒɛnɪˈtælɪk) adjective

Word Origin and History for genitals

"reproductive organs," late 14c., from genital (adj.).

genitals in Medicine

genitals gen·i·tals (jěn'ĭ-tlz)
pl.n.
Genitalia.

genitals in Science

genitals

(jěn'ĭ-tlz)
The organs of reproduction in animals, especially the external sex organs.

genitals in Culture

The organs involved in reproduction. (See reproductive systems.)