noun
- plural of scrotum; the pouches of skin containing the testicles in male mammals
Usage: anatomical term; medical
Examples
- The veterinarian examined the scrotums of the male animals during the health check.
- In comparative anatomy class, students studied the scrotums of different mammalian species.
- The medical textbook included diagrams showing the scrotums and surrounding structures.
- Temperature regulation is an important function of scrotums in mammals.
- The researcher documented variations in scrotums across primate species.