Genital
/ˈdʒɛnɪtl/
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to the reproductive organs; of or pertaining to the genitals.
/ˈdʒɛnɪtl/
Relating to the organs of reproduction.
The physician conducted a genital examination.
💡 Simply: It's a fancy way of saying 'private parts' related to making babies. Doctors and scientists use this word.
👶 For kids: About the body parts that help make babies.
More Examples
The term 'genital herpes' refers to a sexually transmitted infection.
Proper hygiene is important for genital health.
How It's Used
"The doctor performed a genital examination."
"The genital organs are responsible for reproduction."
The external organs of reproduction; the genitals.
/ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz/
The external reproductive organs.
The doctor performed a genital examination.
💡 Simply: This is a more technical way of saying 'private parts'.
👶 For kids: These are the body parts you use to make babies, or the parts you don't want to show everyone.
More Examples
The patient's genitals were examined during the checkup.
Hygiene is important for genital health.
How It's Used
"The patient's genitals were examined."
"The genitals are sensitive areas of the body."
From Latin *genitālis* meaning 'relating to generation or procreation', derived from *gignere* meaning 'to beget, produce'.
The term 'genital' has been used in medical and scientific texts for centuries to describe reproductive anatomy.
Memory tip
Think of 'genesis' and 'generation' – it's about where life begins.