Body - The Reproductive System

Here you will learn some English words related to the reproductive system, such as "ovary", "testicle", and "genitals".

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penis [noun]

the male erectile sex organ that is used for urinating or copulation

testicle [noun]

each of the pair of oval reproductive organs that produce sperm, enclosed in a sack of skin, in the male body

scrotum [noun]

a pouch of skin that houses the testicles in the male reproductive system

a long, narrow tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in the male reproductive system

a tightly coiled tube that stores and transports mature sperm in the male reproductive system

semen [noun]

a fluid containing sperm and various secretions from the male reproductive organs, ejaculated during sexual intercourse for the purpose of fertilization

Ex:

a small, specialized reproductive cell in the male body that fertilizes the female egg during sexual reproduction

prostate [noun]

a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control

Ex: The doctor performed a digital rectal examination to assess the size and condition of the patient 's prostate .
phallus [noun]

the external reproductive organ in males, commonly known as the penis

the fluid that is produced by the male reproductive system, containing sperm cells and various substances

Ex: She submitted a sample of seminal fluid to help determine any fertility issues .

a short duct that connects the vas deferens and the urethra, serving as a conduit for seminal fluid during ejaculation

cervix [noun]

(anatomy) the narrow outer opening of the womb or uterus of a female

Ex: Pap smears are used to screen for cervical cancer by collecting cells from the surface of the cervix for analysis .
ovary [noun]

either of the two organs in women or female animals that produce eggs for reproduction

Ex: She experienced sharp pains in her ovaries during her menstrual cycle , indicative of menstrual cramps .
uterus [noun]

(anatomy) the organ in the female body where the fetus is conceived and grown before being born

Ex: Ultrasound imaging can show the position of the fetus inside the uterus .
vagina [noun]

(anatomy) the muscular passage in the female body between the outer sex organs and the uterus

clitoris [noun]

(anatomy) a small erectile part of the female genitalia that becomes larger when sexually stimulated

hymen [noun]

a thin membrane located at the entrance of the vagina, often associated with female virginity, but its presence and appearance vary among individuals

vulva [noun]

the external female genitalia, including the labia, clitoris, vaginal opening, and urethral opening

the two outer, larger folds of skin and tissue that enclose and protect the vaginal opening in the female genitalia

the inner, smaller folds of skin and tissue within the female genitalia that surround the vaginal opening and the clitoral hood

the entrance or opening of a body cavity, particularly the vaginal opening

a slender tube connecting the ovary to the uterus in the female reproductive system

womb [noun]

the part of the body of a woman or female mammal where the baby develops before birth

Ex: She felt a sense of awe as she watched the ultrasound images of her baby moving within her womb .
oviduct [noun]

(anatomy) each of the pair of tubes in the female body through which eggs pass to the ovary

pudendum [noun]

the external genitalia of the female reproductive system, encompassing the labia, clitoris, vaginal opening, and urethral opening

glans [noun]

the rounded, sensitive tip or head of the penis or clitoris

genitals [noun]

the external sex organs of the body

Ex: The biology textbook included detailed diagrams illustrating the male and female genitals .
gamete [noun]

a special cell used for reproduction, with sperm cells being the male gametes and egg cells being the female gametes

sex cell [noun]

a specialized reproductive cell carrying half the genetic material of an individual

a specialized anatomical structure involved in sexual reproduction and the expression of sexual characteristics

prepuce [noun]

the foreskin, is a retractable fold of skin that covers the tip of the penis in males and the clitoral hood in females

prostate [noun]

a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control

Ex: The doctor performed a digital rectal examination to assess the size and condition of the patient 's prostate .
septum [noun]

a wall in the ovary, is a thickened structure that separates the ovarian tissue into distinct compartments or cysts

breast [noun]

either of the two round and fleshy parts on a woman's chest that produce milk after childbirth

Ex: The baby nuzzled against her breast , seeking nourishment and comfort .

a long, muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct in the male reproductive system

placenta [noun]

an organ that forms during pregnancy, connecting the developing fetus to the uterus, providing essential nutrients and oxygen