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scro⋅tum
[skroh-tuh
m] 
–noun, plural -ta [-tuh] , -tums. Anatomy.
[-tuh] , -tums. Anatomy. | the pouch of skin that contains the testes. |
Origin:
1590–1600; < L scrōtum, var. of scrautum quiver
1590–1600; < L scrōtum, var. of scrautum quiver
Related forms:
scrotal, adjective
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| scro·tum (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. |
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| scrotum (skrō'təm) Pronunciation Key
Plural scrota or scrotums The external sac of skin that encloses the testes in most mammals. The scrotum keeps the testes at the optimal temperature (slightly below body temperature) for producing sperm. |
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