SCROTUM

scrotum

(noun) the external pouch that contains the testes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

scrotum (plural scrotums or scrota)

(anatomy) The bag of skin and muscle that contains the testicles in mammals.

Synonyms

• ballbag, ballsack (both vulgar)

• See also scrotum

Hypernyms

• genitals

Source: Wiktionary


Scro"tum, n. Etym: [L.] (Anat.)

Definition: The bag or pouch which contains the testicles; the cod.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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