scrotum
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scro·tum

noun \ˈskrō-təm\
plural scro·ta \-tə\ or scrotums

Definition of SCROTUM

: the external pouch that in most mammals contains the testes
scro·tal \ˈskrō-təl\ adjective

Origin of SCROTUM

Latin; akin to Latin scrautum quiver
First Known Use: 1597

scro·tum

noun \ˈskrōt-əm\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; scro·ta \-ə\ (audio pronunciation)or ; scrotums

Medical Definition of SCROTUM

: the external sac that in most mammals contains the testes

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