scrotum

/'skroutəm/

Thân thiện

A diagram shows the scrotum as part of the male reproductive system.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The external pouch of skin and muscle that contains the testicles: In male mammals, the scrotum is the sac located behind the penis that holds and protects the testes.

Usage

• The word "scrotum" is a standard anatomical term. It is used in medical, biological, and formal contexts. In everyday informal speech, people might use colloquial or slang terms instead.
• It is a countable noun. Its standard plural form is scrota or scrotums.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor examined the patient's scrotum for any signs of swelling.
  • In many mammals, the scrotum helps regulate the temperature of the testes.

Advanced Usage

• "Scrotal" (adjective): Relating to the scrotum.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a scrotal infection.

Variants and Related Words

• Scrotal (adj): Pertaining to the scrotum.
• Scrotectomy (n): Surgical removal of part or all of the scrotum. (A medical compound term).
• Scrotoplasty (n): Surgical repair or reconstruction of the scrotum. (A medical compound term).

Synonyms

• Pouch (in a general anatomical sense, though not specific).
• There are no direct common-language synonyms; it is a specific anatomical term. Colloquial terms exist but are not synonyms for formal use.

Related Phrases

• Scrotal sac: Another term for the scrotum, emphasizing its pouch-like structure.
• Scrotal swelling: A medical condition involving enlargement of the scrotum.

Notes on Meaning

• The word refers specifically to the anatomical structure. It does not have other metaphorical or idiomatic meanings in standard usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the external pouch that contains the testes