scrotum

noun

scro·​tum ˈskrō-təm How to pronounce scrotum (audio)
plural scrota ˈskrō-tə How to pronounce scrotum (audio) or scrotums
: the external pouch that in most mammals contains the testes
scrotal adjective

Examples of scrotum in a Sentence

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The surgeon will locate the vas deferens inside the scrotum and trim off the ends. Wendy Wisner, Health, 18 Sep. 2024 Once the reattachment is complete, the surgeon will stitch your scrotum back together. Wendy Wisner, Health, 18 Sep. 2024 It is attached to a hand pump (implanted in the scrotum or lower abdomen), which can inflate or deflate the cuff. Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024 Scrotal incision: The surgeon makes an incision along the length of the scrotum, allowing access to the pelvic floor and creating a cavity between the rectum and bladder. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for scrotum 

Word History

Etymology

Latin; akin to Latin scrautum quiver

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrotum was in 1597

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“Scrotum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrotum. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

scrotum

noun
scro·​tum ˈskrōt-əm How to pronounce scrotum (audio)
plural scrota ˈskrōt-ə How to pronounce scrotum (audio) or scrotums
: the pouch on the outside of the body that in most male mammals contains the testes

Medical Definition

scrotum

noun
scro·​tum ˈskrōt-əm How to pronounce scrotum (audio)
plural scrota -ə How to pronounce scrotum (audio) or scrotums
: the external sac that in most mammals contains the testes

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