pudendum Meaning & Definition
/pjʊˈdɛndəm/
What Does Pudendum Mean?
As a noun, pudendum means External genital organs in a human; especially a woman's vulva. It is also used to mean A person's genitals, mons pubis, anus, and buttocks collectively.
Quick Facts About Pudendum
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pjʊˈdɛndəm/ |
| Plural | pudenda |
Pudendum Definition (Noun)
- External genital organs in a human; especially a woman's vulva.
- A person's genitals, mons pubis, anus, and buttocks collectively.
- A shameful part of something.
Noun
- (usually in the plural) An external genital organ in a human; especially a woman’s vulva.
- (in the plural) A person’s genital organ, mons pubis, anus, and buttocks collectively.
Synonyms of Pudendum
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Pudendum synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pudendum (plural pudenda)
Origin of Pudendum
From Latin pudenda (“that whereof one ought to feel shame”), substantive use of the neuter plural gerundive of pudet (“it shames”); in Latin the usage in the plural form (to mean external genitalia), was far more common than the singular form, as is also the case in English.