scrotum

noun scro·tum \ ˈskrō-təm \

Updated on: 16 May 2018

Definition of scrotum

plural scrota play \ˈskrō-tə\ or scrotums

: the external pouch that in most mammals contains the testes

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scrotal

play \ˈskrō-tᵊl\ adjective

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The Hopkins patient also received the scrotum and part of the abdominal wall from a deceased donor.

— marie mccullough, Philly.com, "Cooper surgeon helped with one of the world's first genital transplants," 8 May 2018
But the current case is the first to include transplantation of the scrotum and parts of the lower abdominal wall, according to Lee.

— mark lieber, CNN, "Doctors announce first successful penis and scrotum transplant," 24 Apr. 2018
The scrotum transplant did not include the donor's testicles, meaning reproduction won't be possible.

— Fox News, "Veteran who survived blast receives first complete penis transplant," 23 Apr. 2018
The scrotum transplant did not include the donor's testicles, meaning reproduction won't be possible.

— CBS News, "Veteran who survived blast receives "world's most extensive" penis, scrotum transplant," 23 Apr. 2018
The scrotum transplant did not include the donor’s testicles, meaning reproduction won’t be possible.

— Washington Post, "Veteran who survived blast receives unusual penis transplant," 23 Apr. 2018
The scrotum transplant did not include the donor's testicles, meaning reproduction won't be possible.

— lauran neergaard, chicagotribune.com, "Veteran receives experimental penis transplant after 'unspoken injury of war'," 23 Apr. 2018
One is a urethra valve for males that a patient must control manually by squeezing a controller inserted in the scrotum.

— ron hurtibise, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Bluetooth-operated bionic sphincter controller close to human trial phase," 9 Apr. 2018
The Scrotum Just a quick refresher in the male anatomy: the scrotum is the skin that holds the testes (AKA the balls).

— Redbook, "33 Sexy Places to Touch Your Guy," 30 Oct. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of scrotum

Latin; akin to Latin scrautum quiver

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: the sack of skin that contains the testicles of men and male animals

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noun scro·tum \ ˈskrōt-əm \

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plural scrota play \-ə\ or scrotums

: the external sac that in most mammals contains the testes

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