Definition

This word describes something that is connected to both the urinary system and the reproductive system in the body.

Example

The urogenital system includes organs that are involved in both excretion and reproduction.

Conversation

I just learned about urogenital health in my biology class.

Oh really? What does that cover?

It talks about how the urinary and genital systems work together.

That's interesting! I didn't know they were so connected.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urogenital → It is formed from "uro-" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine) and "genital" (from Latin "genitalis", meaning relating to birth or reproduction). The word "urogenital" refers to the organs involved in both urine production and reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uro-' relating to 'urine' and 'genital' relating to 'birth' or 'reproduction' — together, they describe the system that involves both urine and reproductive functions.

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