Scrotal (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or having or lying within a scrotum; "scrotal mammals"; "scrotal testes".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The scrotal sacs in male mammals serve as a protective covering for the testes.
- Scrotal thermoregulation is essential for maintaining the optimal temperature for sperm production.
- In scrotal mammals, the testes descend from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum during fetal development.
- The scrotal wall is composed of several layers of tissue that provide insulation and support to the testes.
- The scrotal septum is a thin wall of tissue that separates the two testicular compartments within the scrotum.