pudenda

/ˈpʌdɛndə/

Definitions

1. noun

the external genital organs of a female, especially the vulva

“The gynecologist examined the patient’s pudenda to diagnose the cause of her discomfort.”

2. noun

the external genital organs of a male, especially the penis and scrotum

“The doctor instructed the patient to keep his pudenda clean to prevent infection.”

3. noun

the external genital organs

“The artist’s depiction of the human pudenda sparked controversy over its explicit nature.”

Synonyms

  • external genitalia
  • genitals

Antonyms

  • abdomen