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Labioscrotal swelling

The labioscrotal swellings (genital swellings or labioscrotal folds) are paired structures in the human embryo that represent the final stage of development of the caudal end of the external genitals before sexual differentiation. In both males and females, the two swellings merge: The labioscrotal swellings (genital swellings or labioscrotal folds) are paired structures in the human embryo that represent the final stage of development of the caudal end of the external genitals before sexual differentiation. In both males and females, the two swellings merge: This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1214 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

[ "Gestation", "Genital tubercle", "Sexual differentiation", "Clitoris" ]
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