reproductive organ

reproductive organ
Syn: sexual organ, sex organ

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  • reproductive organ — noun any organ involved in sexual reproduction • Syn: ↑sex organ • Hypernyms: ↑organ • Hyponyms: ↑genitalia, ↑genital organ, ↑genitals, ↑private parts …   Useful english dictionary

  • female internal reproductive organ — noun the reproductive organs of a woman • Hypernyms: ↑reproductive organ, ↑sex organ • Hyponyms: ↑ovary, ↑Fallopian tube, ↑uterine tube, ↑oviduct, ↑uterus, ↑womb …   Useful english dictionary

  • male internal reproductive organ — noun the reproductive organs of a man • Hypernyms: ↑reproductive organ, ↑sex organ • Part Holonyms: ↑male body …   Useful english dictionary

  • Reproductive system — The reproductive system is a system of organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of reproduction. Many non living substances such as fluids, hormones, and pheromones are also important accessories to the reproductive system. [ …   Wikipedia

  • Organ (anatomy) — For the musical instrument, see Organ (music). In biology, an organ (Latin: organum, instrument, tool , from Greek ὄργανον, organon, organ, instrument, tool [1]) is a collection of tissues joined in structural unit to serve a common function. [2] …   Wikipedia

  • reproductive system — noun organs and tissues involved in the production and maturation of gametes and in their union and subsequent development as offspring • Syn: ↑genital system • Hypernyms: ↑system • Hyponyms: ↑female reproductive system, ↑male reproductive system …   Useful english dictionary

  • reproductive system, human — Organ system by which humans reproduce. In females, the ovaries sit near the openings of the fallopian tubes, which carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. The cervix extends from the lower end of the uterus into the vagina, whose opening, as… …   Universalium

  • Organ transplantation — Intervention Cosmas and Damian miraculously transplant the (black) leg of a Moor onto the (white) body of Justinian. Ditzingen, 16th century ICD 10 PCS …   Wikipedia

  • reproductive system, animal — Introduction       any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce.       The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… …   Universalium

  • reproductive behaviour — In animals, any activity directed toward perpetuation of a species. Sexual reproduction, the most common mode, occurs when a female s egg is fertilized by a male s sperm. The resulting unique combination of genes produces genetic variety that… …   Universalium

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