scrotum (redirected from scrota)

scro·tum  (skrtm)

n. pl. scro·ta (-t) or scro·tums

The external sac of skin enclosing the testes in most mammals.

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[Latin scrtum.]

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scrotal (skrtl) adj.

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scrotum

Noun

the pouch of skin containing the testicles in most male mammals [Latin]

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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.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

scrotum - the external pouch that contains the testes raphe, rhaphe - a ridge that forms a seam between two parts family jewels, male genital organ, male genitalia, male genitals - external male sex organs 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

Translations

scrotum [ˈskrəutəm] n → escroto

scrotum [ˈskrəutəm] n → scrotum m

scrotum [ˈskrəutəm] n → Hodensack m

scrotum [ˈskrəutəm] n → scroto