genital
/'dʤenitl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the reproductive or sexual organs: Specifically refers to the external organs involved in sexual reproduction or urination.
- Pertaining to biological sex: Concerning the physical structures associated with biological sex and reproduction.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The doctor examined the patient for any genital abnormalities.
- Proper hygiene is crucial for genital health.
- The infection was diagnosed as a genital wart.
Advanced Usage
- "Genital stage": In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, the final stage of psychosexual development, beginning at puberty, where sexual interest becomes focused on the genitalia.
- According to Freud, adult personality is largely shaped during the genital stage.
- "Genital mutilation": A term for procedures that intentionally alter or injure genital organs for non-medical reasons.
- International organizations work to eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation.
Variants and Related Words
- Genitalia (noun): The external and internal organs of the reproductive system.
- The medical chart detailed the condition of the infant's genitalia.
- Genitourinary (adjective): Of or relating to the genital and urinary organs or their functions.
- A genitourinary specialist treats conditions of the kidneys and reproductive system.
Synonyms
- Reproductive: Relating to the biological process of producing offspring.
- Sexual: Pertaining to sex, the sexes, or the organs of sex.
Related Phrases
- Genital herpes: A sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, affecting the genital area.
- He was prescribed medication to manage outbreaks of genital herpes.
- Genital warts: A sexually transmitted infection caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), resulting in growths on the genital skin.
- The vaccine helps protect against the viruses that cause genital warts.
Adjective
- of or relating to the external sex organs
- genital herpes
- venereal disease