scrotum

scro·tum (skr

n. pl. scro·ta (-t

) or scro·tums

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

[Latin scrtum.]

scrotal (skr

l) 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 (skr

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.

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Noun

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

scrotum noun

Related words
adjective scrotal

Translations

scrotum [ˈskrəʊtəm] N (scrotums or scrota (pl)) [ˈskrəʊtə] → escroto m

scrotum [ˈskrəʊtəm] n → scrotum m

scrotum

n → Hodensack m, → Skrotum nt (spec)

scrotum [ˈskrəʊtəm] n (scrota or scrotums (pl)) → scroto

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chyloderma
cryptorchid
cryptorchidism
cryptorchidy
cryptorchism
elephantiasis
elephantiasis scroti
family jewels
male genital organ
male genitalia
male genitals
monorchidism
monorchism
raphe
rhaphe
seminal duct
spermatic cord
suspensory
suspensory bandage

A Baby boys develop their testicles inside their abdomens when in the womb and these travel down into the scrotum usually by the time of birth or shortly afterwards.

Keep your child on her feet in a supervised class by Birmingham Mail (England)

And the seams often rubs the groin, scrotum and therefore causing a feeling of discomfort.

Men's Underpants by jasonkody / Advertising, marketing, public relations community

00pm) The team tackles male issues, including erectile dysfunction and gynaecomastia, otherwise known as 'man boobs', with another patient complaining of a red raw scrotum.

Pick of the day by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)

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