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scrotum

[ skroh-tuh m ]
/ ˈskroʊ təm /
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noun, plural scro·ta [skroh-tuh] /ˈskroʊ tə/, scro·tums. Anatomy.

the pouch of skin that contains the testes.

Nearby words

  1. scrote,
  2. scrotectomy,
  3. scrotitis,
  4. scrotocele,
  5. scrotoplasty,
  6. scrouge,
  7. scrounge,
  8. scrounge around,
  9. scrounge up,
  10. scroungy

Origin of scrotum

1590–1600; < Latin scrōtum, variant of scrautum quiver
Related formsscro·tal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for scrotum

scrotum

/ (ˈskrəʊtəm) /

noun plural -ta (-tə) or -tums

the pouch of skin containing the testes in most mammals
Derived Formsscrotal, adjective

Word Origin for scrotum

C16: from Latin
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scrotum

n.
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Medicine definitions for scrotum

scrotum

[ skrō′təm ]

n. pl. scro•tums

The musculocutaneous sac that encloses the testes and is formed of skin, a network of nonstriated muscular fibers, cremasteric fascia, the cremaster muscle, and the serous coverings of the testes and epididymides.
Related formsscro′tal (skrōt′l) adj.
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Science definitions for scrotum

scrotum

[ skrō′təm ]

Plural scrota scrotums

The external sac of skin that encloses the testes in most mammals. The scrotum keeps the testes at the optimal temperature (slightly below body temperature) for producing sperm.
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Culture definitions for scrotum

scrotum

[ (skroh-tuhm) ]

The external pouch or sac located behind the penis. The scrotum contains the testes. (See reproductive systems.)

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