Circumgenital

/ˌsɜːkəmˈdʒɛnɪtəl/ adjective

Definition

Located around or surrounding the genital area; relating to the region around the genitals.

Etymology

From Latin circum- (around) plus genital (from genitalia, reproductive organs). Modern medical terminology combining standard anatomical prefixes.

Kelly Says

Medical professionals use this precise term to describe conditions or examinations of the area surrounding reproductive organs, avoiding ambiguity about exactly which anatomical region they mean.

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