Genitalia (Noun)
Meaning
External sex organ.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the genitalia of both males and females are easily visible in some species of frogs.
- External genitalia can be used to determine the sex of a newborn baby, although it's not always 100% accurate.
- In humans, the external genitalia include the penis and scrotum in males and the vulva in females.
- The artist's detailed drawing of the human body included accurate renderings of the genitalia, which sparked controversy among some viewers.
- Anthropologists have long been fascinated by the diverse forms and functions of genitalia in different cultures and species.