genitalia

plural noun

gen·​i·​ta·​lia ˌje-nə-ˈtāl-yə 

: the organs of the reproductive system

especially : the external genital organs

genitalic

ˌje-nə-ˈta-lik  -ˈtā- 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of genitalis

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

genitalia

plural noun

gen·​i·​ta·​lia ˌjen-ə-ˈtāl-yə 

: reproductive organs

especially : the genital organs on the outside of the body

genitalic

-ˈtal-ik 

-ˈtāl-

adjective

Medical Definition

genitalia

noun plural

gen·​i·​ta·​lia ˌjen-ə-ˈtāl-yə 

: the organs of the reproductive system

especially : the external genital organs

genitalic

-ˈtal-ik  -ˈtāl- 

adjective