Female genitalia
Female Genitalia
The Female Genitalia (pronounced: fe-male jen-i-tay-lee-uh) is a term that refers to the external and internal sex organs present in female individuals that are involved in sexual reproduction and sexual intercourse.
Etymology
The term "genitalia" is derived from the Latin word "genitalis," which means "relating to generation or birth." The term "female" comes from the Latin word "femella," which means "young woman or girl."
External Female Genitalia
The external female genitalia, also known as the Vulva, includes the Mons Pubis, Labia Majora, Labia Minora, Clitoris, Vestibule of the Vagina, Bulb of Vestibule, Greater Vestibular Glands, and the Vaginal Orifice.
Internal Female Genitalia
The internal female genitalia includes the Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes, Uterus, Cervix, and the Vagina.
Related Terms
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Obstetrics: The medical field that specializes in childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
- Menstruation: The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females of reproductive age.
- Menopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also called the "change of life."
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Female genitalia
- Wikipedia's article - Female genitalia
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