genital

Of reproductive anatomy

Genital refers to the reproductive organs, especially the external ones: genital herpes, genital area.

The plural genitals names these organs directly: The doctor examined his genitals.

The word is clinical rather than vulgar, appearing in medical and educational contexts where more explicit terms might seem crude.

anatomy

penis

Male reproductive organ

  • vulvaExternal female genital region
  • vaginaInternal female reproductive canal
  • clitorisFemale genital erectile tissue

scrotum · testes · labia · foreskin · glans · urethra · perineum · prepuce · frenulum · epididymis

medical

circumcision

Foreskin surgical removal

phimosis · priapism · vaginitis · herpes · STI · chlamydia · gonorrhea · syphilis · HPV · thrush

physiology

erection

Act of building upward

orgasm · testosterone · estrogen · puberty · spermatogenesis · ovulation · menstruation · androgen · pheromones · vasodilation

modesty

private parts

Reproductive bodily regions

nudity · concealment · covering · taboo · decency · indecent · propriety · shame · modesty · discretion

development

intersex

Atypical sex development

fetal · hermaphrodite · chromosomal · gonadal · prenatal · dimorphism · maturation

Categories
Opposites
body region/anatomical location

genitalcerebral

Relating to intellect

cranial · oral · facial · thoracic · abdominal

sexual vs. non-sexual function

genitalcerebral

Relating to intellect

intellectual · cognitive · mental · nonsexual · asexual

psychosexual development (Freudian)

genitaloral

Of the mouth

anal · phallic · pregenital · latent

Phrases
Family

congenital, genitals, genitalia, genitive, genital warts, genital herpes

Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13