scrotum

scrotum definition - medical

scro·tum (skrōˈtəm)

noun pl. scro·tums or scro·ta (-tə)
The musculocutaneous sac that encloses the testes and is formed of skin, a network of nonstriated muscular fibers, cremasteric fascia, the cremaster muscle, and the serous coverings of the testes and epididymides.

Related Forms:

  • scroˈtal (skrōtˈl) adjective

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