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ˈskroʊ təmscro·tum

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. scrotumnoun

    the external pouch that contains the testes

Wiktionary

  1. scrotumnoun

    The bag of skin and muscle that contains the testicles in mammals.

  2. Etymology: From scrotum.

Wikipedia

  1. Scrotum

    The scrotum or scrotal sac is an anatomical male reproductive structure located at the base of the penis that consists of a suspended dual-chambered sac of skin and smooth muscle. It is present in most terrestrial male mammals. The scrotum contains the external spermatic fascia, testes, epididymis, and ductus deferens. It is a distention of the perineum and carries some abdominal tissues into its cavity including the testicular artery, testicular vein, and pampiniform plexus. The perineal raphe is a small, vertical, slightly raised ridge of scrotal skin under which is found the scrotal septum. It appears as a thin longitudinal line that runs front to back over the entire scrotum. In humans and some other mammals the scrotum becomes covered with pubic hair at puberty. The scrotum will usually tighten during penile erection and when exposed to cold temperatures. One testis is typically lower than the other to avoid compression in the event of an impact.The scrotum is biologically homologous to the labia majora in females. Although present in most boreoeutherian mammals, the external scrotum is absent in fusiform marine mammals, such as whales and seals, as well as in some lineages of land mammals, such as the afrotherians, xenarthrans, and numerous families of bats, rodents, and insectivores.

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  1. scrotum

    The scrotum is the pouch of skin and muscle that contains the testes in males. It is located below the penis and is part of the external male genitalia. The scrotum helps to regulate the temperature of the sperm, which require a temperature slightly lower than the body temperature for optimal development and function.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Scrotumnoun

    the bag or pouch which contains the testicles; the cod

  2. Etymology: [L.]

Wikidata

  1. Scrotum

    In some male mammals, the scrotum is a dual-chambered protuberance of skin and muscle, containing the testicles and divided by a septum. It is an extension of the perineum, and is located between the penis and anus. In humans and some other mammals, the scrotum becomes covered with pubic hairs at puberty. The scrotum is homologous to the labia majora in females.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Scrotum

    skrō′tum, n. the bag which contains the testicles.—adjs. Scrō′tal, relating to the scrotum; Scrō′tiform, formed like a double bag.—ns. Scrotī′tis, inflammation of the scrotum; Scrō′tocele, a scrotal hernia. [L.]

Editors Contribution

  1. scrotum

    A form of skin with the male testicles in.

    The scrotum has the testicles in it.


    Submitted by MaryC on July 26, 2020  

Entomology

  1. Scrotum

    = scrotal membrane; q, v.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scrotum in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scrotum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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