Word
scrotum
Phoneticsscro·tum
UK/skɹˈəʊtəm/
Españolescroto
Definition
n. the external part of the body that holds the testicles. It is a skin-covered sac that helps keep the testicles at a temperature lower than the rest of the body.
n. the external scrotal sac containing the testes, which is essential for the production of sperm. It is a specialized structure that regulates temperature through muscular contraction and relaxation.
Examples
“The scrotum contains the testicles.”
“The scrotum is sensitive to temperature changes, which is why it hangs outside the body to keep the testicles cool.”
“In many mammals, the scrotum is a secondary sexual characteristic that develops during puberty to facilitate the maturation of spermatozoa in a thermally regulated environment.”
Examples
simple
“The scrotum contains the testicles.”
contextual
“The scrotum is sensitive to temperature changes, which is why it hangs outside the body to keep the testicles cool.”
complex
“In many mammals, the scrotum is a secondary sexual characteristic that develops during puberty to facilitate the maturation of spermatozoa in a thermally regulated environment.”
Real-World Examples
“With intermediate levels of either androgens or androgen receptivity, an embryo will form a phallus—a penis or clitoris—of intermediate length, along with a structure intermediate between labia and a scrotum.” Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin scrōtum.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0