Genitalia
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The external and internal organs related to reproduction. |
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GEN; GENITALIA, FEMALE and GENITALIA, MALE and their specifics are also available |
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Accessory Sex Organs |
Genitalia Categories.
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Genitalia, Female - The female reproductive organs. The external organs include the VULVA, BARTHOLIN'S GLANDS, and CLITORIS. The internal organs include the VAGINA, UTERUS, OVARY, and FALLOPIAN TUBES. |
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Genitalia, Male - The male reproductive organs. They are divided into the external organs (PENIS, SCROTUM, and URETHRA) and the internal organs (TESTIS, EPIDIDYMIS, VAS DEFERENS, SEMINAL VESICLES, EJACULATORY DUCTS, PROSTATE, and BULBOURETHRAL GLANDS). |
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Germ Cells - The reproductive cells in multicellular organisms. |
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Gonads - The gamete-producing glands, OVARY or TESTIS. |
Genitalia Definitions and Terms
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