scrotum

noun

scro·​tum ˈskrō-təm How to pronounce scrotum (audio)
plural scrota ˈskrō-tə How to pronounce scrotum (audio) or scrotums
: the external pouch that in most mammals contains the testes
scrotal adjective

Examples of scrotum in a Sentence

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The small trial included 16 healthy men aged 32 to 59, all of whom had undergone a vasectomy—a common surgery to prevent the release of sperm by snipping the vas deferens ducts in the scrotum. Hannah Seo, Scientific American, 22 July 2025 Swollen veins in the scrotum called varicoceles can play a role, too. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 3 July 2025 But so far there’s been no clear reports of scrotums looking surprised all the time. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 What to expect after a vasectomy Expect some soreness in the scrotum and surrounding areas. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrotum

Word History

Etymology

Latin; akin to Latin scrautum quiver

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrotum was in 1597

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“Scrotum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrotum. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

scrotum

noun
scro·​tum ˈskrōt-əm How to pronounce scrotum (audio)
plural scrota ˈskrōt-ə How to pronounce scrotum (audio) 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 How to pronounce scrotum (audio)
plural scrota -ə How to pronounce scrotum (audio) or scrotums
: the external sac that in most mammals contains the testes

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