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Gonad vs Genitalia - What's the difference?

gonad | genitalia |

As nouns the difference between gonad and genitalia

is that gonad is (anatomy) a sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary while genitalia is (genitals or sex organs).

gonad

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
  • (slang, in the plural) The testicles.

    • Derived terms

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    Anagrams

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    genitalia

    English

    Noun

  • genital or sex organs
  • a collection of genitals

    • Usage notes

    Not used in the singular, which theoretically would be genitale .

    Synonyms

    * genitals (sense 1) * See also

    Related terms

    * genital * genitals * generative * genus

    See also

    * sex organ * female genital mutilation ----