genitals

plural noun

gen·i·tals | \ ˈje-nə-tᵊlz

Definition of genitals

: 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 Symptoms of infection include discharges from the penis or vagina and burning and itching of the genitals.— C. Brownlee

Examples of genitals in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The virus can go on to cause rash and lesions on the face or genitals. — al, 7 June 2022 In more severe cases, a rash can develop, often on the face and genitals. — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 30 May 2022 Typically, the virus causes fever, chills, rash, and lesions on the face or genitals. — Maria Cheng, BostonGlobe.com, 23 May 2022 Monkeypox typically causes fever, chills, rash and lesions on the face or genitals. — Arkansas Online, 21 May 2022 Monkeypox typically causes fever, chills, a rash and lesions on the face or genitals. — Maria Cheng, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2022 Monkeypox typically causes fever, chills, a rash and lesions on the face or genitals resembling those caused by smallpox. — Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022 Typically, the virus causes fever, chills, rash and lesions on the face or genitals. — Maria Cheng, ajc, 23 May 2022 Monkeypox typically causes fever, chills, rash, and lesions on the face or genitals. — Marcia Cheng, Anchorage Daily News, 23 May 2022 See More

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