genital

genital Definition

geni·tal (jen′i təl)

adjective

of reproduction or the sexual organs
Psychoanalysis
1. designating or of the third stage of infantile psychosexual development in which interest centers around the genital organs
2. designating or of the adult or final stage of psychosexual development in which conflicts have been resolved, libidinal drives regulated, and character structure integrated

Etymology: ME < OFr < L genitalis < genitus, pp. of genere, gignere, to beget: see genus

genital Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

herpes: The first attack of genital herpes usually has the worst symptoms.
mutilation: Home Office Press Releases March 2004 Blunkett welcomes law to end female genital mutilation Do we need more Economic Migrants?
wart: Never try to treat genital warts by yourself always seek medical advice.
tract: Critically assess manual examination of the genital tract of a cow.
malformation: This may repair the genital malformations before the child is born.
deformity: They have been linked to the decline in human sperm counts and the rise in testicular cancer and male genital deformities.

Modifying Another Word

usually: Usually genital warts look like little lumps that stand up from the skin.

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