coitus
/ˈkoʊɪtəs/
noun
- The act of sexual intercourse between a male and a female, involving the insertion of the penis into the vagina.
- The biology textbook explained the process of coitus in the chapter on reproduction.
- In many species, coitus is necessary for fertilization to occur.
- The doctor discussed the risks of unprotected coitus with the patient.
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