reproductivesystem
nounUK /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv ˈsɪstəm/
US /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv ˈsɪstəm/
The parts of the body that help living things make babies.
The teacher explained how the reproductive system works in different animals.
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2. The set of organs in plants that produce seeds.
The flower's reproductive system includes the stamens and pistil.
3. The collection of structures in an organism involved in producing offspring.
Scientists studied the reproductive system of the frog to understand its breeding cycle.
4. A body system studied in health and biology classes.
In health class, we learned about the reproductive system and how to keep it healthy.