Definition

1. Noun:
   • The bodily system of organs and tissues responsible for the production, maturation, and union of gametes (reproductive cells), and for the subsequent development of offspring. This system is also known as the reproductive system.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The human male and female genital systems have distinct structures and functions.
  • During fetal development, the genital system forms from common precursor tissues.
  • A thorough medical examination may include an assessment of the genital system.

Advanced Usage

• "Development of the genital system": Refers to the embryological and biological process through which the reproductive organs form and mature.
  • Hormonal signals are crucial for the proper development of the genital system.

Variants and Related Words

• Reproductive system: A direct synonym for "genital system."
• Genitalia (n): The external and internal organs of the reproductive system.
• Genital (adj): Pertaining to the reproductive organs.
  • Genital herpes is an infection affecting the genital area.

Synonyms

• Reproductive system: The most common synonym.
• Reproductive tract: Often used to refer to the internal passageways and organs.

Related Phrases

• Genital organs: Another term for the physical structures that make up the system.
  • The scan showed no abnormalities in the fetal genital organs.

Noun

1. organs and tissues involved in the production and maturation of gametes and in their union and subsequent development as offspring