reproductive system

noun

: the system of organs and parts which function in reproduction consisting in the male especially of the testes, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate, and urethra and in the female especially of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva

Examples of reproductive system in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In McKendrick’s screenplay, inspired by her own experiences, the antagonist is not so much society, with its coupling-up expectations, as the female reproductive system itself, which knows how to kill a party vibe by standing at the edge of the dance floor disapprovingly tapping its watch. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024 Others do so due to the intensely personal nature of a disease that attacks the male reproductive system, and treatment that can cause side effects such as incontinence and impotence. Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2024 Long Covid can affect several organs and body systems like the heart, lungs, kidney, reproductive system and brain and also trigger other health conditions like kidney disease, autoimmune disorders or diabetes. Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Members of the House Intelligence Committee—most of whom lack an internal reproductive system—are vying at this very moment to shield federal lawmakers alone from this precise form of tracking. Dell Cameron, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2024 Hailey's older sister Alaia Baldwin Aronow is a model and advocate working to raise awareness of endometriosis, a chronic medical condition affecting the reproductive system. Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 24 Dec. 2023 This product is designed specifically to help support a woman's reproductive system and increase her chances of conceiving. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023 Cancers of the breast, female reproductive system, and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract are becoming more common in young adults, too. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2024 Urologists Urologists diagnose and treat diseases related to the urinary tract, bladder and reproductive system. Brianna Herlihy, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reproductive system was in 1821

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“Reproductive system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproductive%20system. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

reproductive system

noun
: the system of organs and parts which function in reproduction consisting in the male especially of the testes, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate, and urethra and in the female especially of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva
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