scrotum

noun

scro·​tum ˈskrō-təm 

plural scrota ˈskrō-tə  or scrotums

: the external pouch that in most mammals contains the testes

scrotal

ˈskrō-tᵊl 

adjective

Examples of scrotum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Surgical repair entails opening the scrotum to expose the exploded testicle, stopping any bleeding, removing any dead tissue, tucking the testicle back into the scrotum and sewing the tunica albuginea back together. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

During the ensuing operation, which took place in December 2024, the doctors thawed 11 of the fragments and grafted them into eight sites in the subject's scrotum. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 July 2026

Once the outer lining tears, the testicle can bleed internally while also bleeding into the scrotum. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026

Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky, known for extreme political actions including nailing his scrotum to Moscow’s Red Square and setting fire to the FSB headquarters, faces losing his refugee status in France. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin; akin to Latin scrautum quiver

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scrotum

• autumn
• bottom

Kids Definition

scrotum

noun

scro·​tum ˈskrōt-əm 

plural scrota ˈskrōt-ə  or scrotums

: the pouch on the outside of the body that in most male mammals contains the testes

Medical Definition

scrotum

noun

scro·​tum ˈskrōt-əm 

plural scrota -ə  or scrotums

: the external sac that in most mammals contains the testes