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urogenital system

 
Dictionary: urogenital system

n.
The complex of organs of the urinary system and their associated genital structures. Also called genitourinary system.


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The combined structures composing the urinary and genital, or reproductive, organs of vertebrates. The terms urinogenital or genitourinary system are equally applicable and just as frequently used. During embryonic development, the urinary and reproductive systems are closely interrelated, as their ducts arise in associated mesodermal regions. Common passages are associated with both these systems in various vertebrates, such as the single orifice for emission of urine and sperm. See also Kidney; Reproductive system; Urinary system.


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n.

The organs involved in the formation and excretion of urine together with those involved in sexual reproduction. Also called genitourinary system.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the system that includes all organs involved in reproduction and in the formation and voidance of urine
  Synonyms: urogenital apparatus, urinary system, urinary apparatus, genitourinary system, genitourinary apparatus, systema urogenitale, apparatus urogenitalis


 
 

 

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