genitals
plural noun
gen·i·tals
ˈje-nə-tᵊlz 
: the sexual or reproductive organs located on the outside of the body : genitalia
Frontal male nudity, however, doesn't sit too well with the Motion Picture Association of America. Excessive shots of male genitals almost always ensure an NC-17 rating …—
Ryan Murphy
Ryan MurphySymptoms of infection include discharges from the penis or vagina and burning and itching of the genitals.—C. Brownlee
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It is caused by the bacteria Niesseria gonorrhoeae, which can infect the mucous membranes in the genitals, rectum, throat and eyes.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Jan. 2023
Research from the University of Texas proves that 20 minutes of walking or running on a treadmill increases heart rate and blood flow in all organs, including the genitals.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 Sep. 2022
The virus can also cause a rash of blisters around the genitals, hands and mouth, according to the CDC.
—al, 14 Aug. 2022
But Ohio’s General Assembly otherwise proceeded at a breakneck pace this past spring—debating a bill enabling the inspection of the genitals of transgender student athletes, and passing a raft of legislation about guns.
—Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Jan. 2023
Research from the University of Texas proves that 20 minutes of walking or running on a treadmill increases heart rate and blood flow in all organs, including the genitals.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 Sep. 2022
The virus can also cause a rash of blisters around the genitals, hands and mouth, according to the CDC.
—al, 14 Aug. 2022
But Ohio’s General Assembly otherwise proceeded at a breakneck pace this past spring—debating a bill enabling the inspection of the genitals of transgender student athletes, and passing a raft of legislation about guns.
—Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022
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“Genitals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genitals. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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genitals
plural noun
gen·i·tals
ˈjen-ə-tᵊlz
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genitals
noun plural
gen·i·tals
ˈjen-ə-tᵊlz
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