external genitalia


ex·ter·nal gen·i·ta·li·a

the vulva in the female, and the penis and scrotum in the male.

secondary sex characteristic

Endocrinology The constellation of changes in hair distribution, body configuration, and genital size in boys or girls at the time of puberty Secondary Sex characteristic– External genitalia Penis ↑ in length/diameter; scrotum becomes pigmented and rugose Internal genitalia Prostate, bulbourethral glands, and seminal vesicle enlarge, begin to secrete Body Shoulders broaden, muscle mass ↑ Hair Hair, hair, everywhere; beard, back, chest, anus Mental More aggressive, sexual interest awakens Skin Sebaceous glands ↑, 'Zit Follies' begin Voice Larynx, vocal cords ↑ in size and/or length; voice deepens Secondary Sex characteristic– External genitalia ↑ Size breast, vagina Internal genitalia ↑ Size uterus Body Shoulders are narrow, hips broad, thighs converge and arms diverge–broad carrying angle Hair More scalp hair, less body hair, ♀ escutcheon Voice Nada; voice unchanged

ex·ter·nal gen·i·ta·li·a

(eks-tĕr'năl jen'i-tā'lē-ă) The vulva and clitoris in the female, and the penis and scrotum in the male.

external genitalia

The penis and scrotum in the male; the labia majora and minora, clitoris and mons pubis in the female.