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scrotum
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scro·tum  (skrtm)
n. pl. scro·ta (-t) or scro·tums
The external sac of skin enclosing the testes in most mammals.

[Latin scrtum.]

scrotal (skrtl) adj.

scrotum [ˈskrəʊtəm]
n pl -ta [-tə], -tums
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the pouch of skin containing the testes in most mammals
[from Latin]
scrotal  adj

scrotum  (skrtm)
Plural scrota or 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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.scrotumscrotum - the external pouch that contains the testes
raphe, rhaphe - a ridge that forms a seam between two parts
pouch, pocket - (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
seminal duct - the efferent duct of the testis in man

scrotum noun
Related words
adjective scrotal
Translations
scrotum [ˈskrəʊtəm] N (scrotums or scrota (pl)) [ˈskrəʊtə]escroto m
scrotum [ˈskrəʊtəm] nscrotum m
scrotum
nHodensack m, → Skrotum nt (spec)
scrotum [ˈskrəʊtəm] n (scrota or scrotums (pl)) → scroto
scrotum [ˈskrəʊtəm] n (scrota or scrotums (pl)) → scroto


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