scrotum

[ skroh-tuhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural scro·ta [skroh, -t, uh], scro·tums.

1. the pouch of skin that contains the testes.

scrotum

/ ˈskrəʊtəm /

noun

1. the pouch of skin containing the testes in most mammals

scrotum

/ skrō′təm /

, Plural scrota

1. 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.

scrotum

1. The external pouch or sac located behind the penis . The scrotum contains the testes . ( See reproductive systems .)

Derived Forms

• ˈscrotal, adjective

Other Words From

• scrotal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrotum¹

1590–1600; < Latin scrōtum, variant of scrautum quiver

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrotum¹

C16: from Latin

Example Sentences

While it’s fine to use a mild, fragrance-free cleanser around the vulva as well as the groin folds and scrotum, it’s best to avoid using soap on or in the vagina or anus or on the penis.

From Seattle Times

The controversial figure gained notoriety for nailing his scrotum to Moscow's Red Square in 2013.

From BBC

The Greek physician Galen, for example, believed the uterus was basically the male scrotum tucked in on itself.

From Salon

“One small cut will be made in the skin on each side of the scrotum. The vas deferens will be pulled through the openings. The tubes will then be cut. A small piece of the tubes may also be removed. The ends of the tube will be sealed off with stitches, clips, or an electrical pulse. The vas deferens will then be placed back into the scrotum. The incision will be closed with stitches.”

From Seattle Times

Lehane paints a gruesome scene in which the well-armed Mary Pat extracts a number of facts from Jules’s last known boyfriend, first by cutting into his scrotum with a knife, then by forcing him to shoot up some heroin, which brings on a euphoria conducive to truth-telling.

From Washington Post