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Definition of scrotum

scrotum

/ˈskroʊ.təm/
scro · tum
Plural:scrota
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Adjective:scrotal
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scrotum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The external pouch of skin and muscle in most male mammals that contains and supports the testes, helping to regulate their temperature for sperm production.

Example

"The anatomy textbook explains how the scrotum contracts or relaxes to maintain an optimal temperature for the testes."

• Rhymes for scrotum

• Nearby Words

scrooge
scrotal
scrote
scrotum
scrounge
scrounger
scroungy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century directly from Latin scrotum, meaning 'scrotum' or 'leathern pouch,' possibly a metathesized variant of scortum ('skin' or 'hide').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrotum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrotum
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