genital system

Other forms: genital systems

Definitions of genital system
  1. noun
    organs and tissues involved in the production and maturation of gametes and in their union and subsequent development as offspring
    synonyms: reproductive system
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    types:
    female reproductive system
    the reproductive system of females
    male reproductive system
    the reproductive system of males
    type of:
    system
    a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
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