{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Scrotum - Definition of Scrotum","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"r050Kv4RBW\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/scrotum\/\">Scrotum<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/scrotum\/embed\/#?secret=r050Kv4RBW\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Scrotum&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"r050Kv4RBW\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"A saclike structure of the male that is located externally in the pelvic area and contains the testicles.A bag of skin hanging from behind the penis, containing the testes, epididymides and part of the spermatic cord.The protective sac in which the testes are suspended.pouch of skin containing the testes and parts of the spermatic cords below the abdomen. It is divided into two lateral portions by a ridge that continues ventrally to the undersurface of the penis and dorsally to the perineum. Because it holds the testes away from the abdomen, the scrotum allows the production of sperm at a temperature lower than that of the abdomen.A soft pouch of skin behind the penis containing the testes and part of the spermatic cords.The pouch of delicate skin and connective tissue that hangs below the penis and contains the testicles. The scrotum has oil-secreting glands and fine pubic hairs on its surface.The paired sac that holds the testes and epididymides outside the abdominal cavity. Its function is to allow the production and storage of spermatozoa to occur at a lower temperature than that of the abdomen. Further temperature control is achieved by contraction or relaxation of muscles in the scrotum.The pouch of skin and fibrous tissue, positioned outside the abdomen behind the root of the penis, within which the testicles are suspended. It consists of a purse-like fold of skin, within which each testicle has a separate investment of muscle fibres, several layers of fibrous tissue, and a serous membrane known as the tunica vaginalis. The extra abdominal site means that the production and storage of sperm in the testicles is at a lower temperature than internal body heat. Temperature control is facilitated by contraction and relaxation of the scrotal muscles.The pouch found in most male mammals that contains the testicles and part of the spermatic cord. Constituent parts of the scrotum are skin; a network of nonstriated muscular fibers called dartos; cremasteric, spermatic, and infundibuliform fasciae; cremasteric muscle; and tunica vaginalis.A skin-covered sac that holds the testes and that hangs from the male body.The external sac encompassing the male reproductive glands, namely the testes, along with a portion of the spermatic cord.The scrotum is a sac positioned behind the penis, housing the testes. It is composed of an outer layer of thin, creased skin covering a layer of muscular tissue. Swelling of the scrotum can arise from various factors, such as inguinal hernia, enlarged testis, hydrocele, varicocele, or fluid buildup linked to heart failure or injury."}