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genital system

genital system

1 3.1
Body parts that make and support eggs, sperm, and the development of babies
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnɪtəl ˈsɪstəm/
  • Specialized
: sistema genital
  • The genital system develops differently in males and females during puberty.

Examples

  • Certain infections can affect the genital system and impact fertility.

  • Scientists study the genital system to understand reproductive health and diseases.

  • The genital system plays a crucial role in reproduction.

  • Many disorders can affect the genital system of both men and women.

  • The genital system serves essential functions in human reproduction and overall health.

  • Understanding the genital system is vital for diagnosing reproductive health issues.

  • Hormonal changes during puberty significantly influence the development of the genital system.

Synonyms

reproductive system
vsgenital system
10 3.6

Organs that make sex cells and let people or animals have babies

emphasizes maturation of cells and the development of offspring

Surface Forms

genital system singular
genital systems plural

Morphology

genital + system

The phrase is directly compositional: combining 'genital' (related to reproductive organs) with 'system' (an ensemble of cooperating organs) yields 'a system of reproductive organs,' which matches the provided definition. This structure is cross-linguistically common and follows normal noun-noun/adj+noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Genital system comes from genital, a word tied to the idea 'to have babies', and system, a set of parts working together. So it literally names the body parts that work together to make and develop new life.