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
Around that time, several right-wing social media influencers accused Boston Children’s Hospital of performing surgeries on the genitals of gender nonconforming patients under 18, The Washington Post reported.
—Dallas News, 5 Dec. 2022
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Jan. 2023
Around that time, several right-wing social media influencers accused Boston Children’s Hospital of performing surgeries on the genitals of gender nonconforming patients under 18, The Washington Post reported.
—Dallas News, 5 Dec. 2022
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“Genitals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genitals. Accessed 29 May. 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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