Scrotum

scrotum /scro·tum/ (skro´tum) the pouch containing the testes and their accessory organs.

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lymph scrotum  elephantiasis scroti.

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scro·tum (skrtm)

n. pl. scro·tums or scro·ta (-t)

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.

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scrotal (skrtl) adj.

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Scrotum

The external pouch containing the male reproductive glands (testes) and part of the spermatic cord.

Mentioned in: Jock Itch, Penile Prostheses, Scrotal Nuclear Medicine Scan, Testicular Self-Examination, Testicular Torsion, Vasectomy

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scrotum

the pouch that contains the testes and their accessory organs. It is composed of skin, the dartos, fascia and the parietal layer of tunica vaginalis.