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scrotum
scro·tum S0173300 (skrō′təm)n. pl. scro·ta (-tə) or scro·tums The external sac of skin enclosing the testes in most mammals. [Latin scrōtum.] scro′tal (skrōt′l) adj.scrotum (ˈskrəʊtəm) n, pl -ta (-tə) or -tums (Anatomy) the pouch of skin containing the testes in most mammals[C16: from Latin] ˈscrotal adjscro•tum (ˈskroʊ təm) n., pl. -ta (-tə), -tums. the pouch of skin that contains the testes. [1590–1600; < Latin scrōtum] scro′tal, adj. scro·tum (skrō′təm) The external sac of skin that encloses the testes in most mammals.scrotumThe sac that contains the two testes.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | scrotum - the external pouch that contains the testesraphe, rhaphe - a ridge that forms a seam between two partsfamily jewels, male genital organ, male genitalia, male genitals - external male sex organspouch, 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 nounRelated words adjective scrotalTranslationsscrotum
scrotum: see testistestis or testicle , one of a pair of glands that produce the male reproductive cells, or sperm. In fetal life the testes develop in the abdomen, then descend into an external sac, the scrotum. ..... Click the link for more information. .Scrotum a musculocutaneous, sacciform structure in man and most viviparous mammals. In man a septum divides the scrotum into two halves, each of which contains a testis and epididymis, as well as the scrotal section of a spermatic cord. The scrotum is composed of several distinct layers: the skin, the dartos, several fasciae, and a muscular layer. The scrotum develops during the third month of pregnancy. scrotum[′skrōd·əm] (anatomy) The pouch containing the testes. scrotum the pouch of skin containing the testes in most mammals scrotum
scrotum [skro´tum] the pouch that contains the testes and their accessory organs. It is composed of skin, the tunica dartos, fascia, and the tunica vaginalis testis. Each testis is connected to a cremaster muscle descending from the abdominal wall. During cold weather these muscles draw the testes closer to the body to maintain their temperature, and in hot weather the reverse occurs; the scrotum usually follows this movement. adj., adj scro´tal.scro·tum, pl. scro·ta, scro·tums (skrō'tŭm, -tă, -tŭmz), [TA] A musculocutaneous sac containing the testes; formed of skin, containing a network of nonstriated muscular fibers (the dartos or dartus fascia), which also forms the scrotal septum internally. Synonym(s): marsupium (1) [L.] scrotum (skrō′təm)n. pl. scro·ta (-tə) or scro·tums The external sac of skin enclosing the testes in most mammals. scro′tal (skrōt′l) adj.scrotum A saccular expanse of skin and fibromuscular tissue located beneath the penis which contains the testes.scro·tum, pl. scrota, pl. scrotums (skrō'tŭm, -tă, -tŭmz) [TA] A musculocutaneous sac containing the testes; it is formed of skin, containing a network of nonstriated muscular fibers (the dartos or dartos fascia), which also forms the scrotal septum internally. [L.]scrotum The skin and muscle sac containing the testicles and the start of the SPERMATIC CORD. The wrinkled appearance of the scrotal skin is due to the thin layer of DARTOS MUSCLE under the skin.scrotum or scrotal sac a sac containing the TESTES of male mammals that is situatedoutside the posteriorly ventral part of the abdomen. The external location ensures that the testes are cooled to below body temperature (heat can adversely affect the development of sperm). In some organisms, such as bats, testes may lie protected inside the abdomen for much of the year, descending into the scrotum only during the breeding season.ScrotumThe external pouch containing the male reproductive glands (testes) and part of the spermatic cord.Mentioned in: Jock Itch, Penile Prostheses, Scrotal Nuclear Medicine Scan, Testicular Self-Examination, Testicular Torsion, VasectomyPatient discussion about scrotumQ. what is hydrocele-encysted when refering to the scrotum uroligist checked off 603.0 hydrocele-encysted tring to find out meaningA. Hydrocele is dilation and edema of the scrotum. It may result from obstruction of the lymph vessels, small ducts that drain the fluids from the body organs. Such obstruction may be due to infections and other causes. You may read more here: www.mayoclinic.com/health/hydrocele/DS00617
Q. Do they make any specal kind of a supporter for older men that have very low hanging scrotums? A. look for jock straps,or whitey,tighties, More discussions about scrotumscrotum
Words related to scrotumnoun the external pouch that contains the testesRelated Words- raphe
- rhaphe
- family jewels
- male genital organ
- male genitalia
- male genitals
- pouch
- pocket
- seminal duct
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