: the external pouch that in most mammals contains the testes
scrotal
ˈskrō-tᵊl
adjective
Example Sentences
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Word History
Etymology
Latin; akin to Latin scrautum quiver
First Known Use
1597, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
scrotum
noun
scro·tum ˈskrōt-əm
plural scrota -ə or scrotums
: the external sac that in most mammals contains the testes