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Reproductive system
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Definition 1
The organs involved in producing offspring. In women, this system includes the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the uterus, the cervix, and the vagina. In men, it includes the prostate, the testes, and the penis. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The organs and tissues involved in the production and maturation of gametes and in their union and subsequent development as offspring. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
In women, this system includes the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the uterus (womb), the cervix, and the vagina (birth canal). The reproductive system in men includes the prostate, the testes, and the penis. (NCI Dictionary)
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