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Scrotum

The scrotum is a sac that hangs below the base of the penis. It contains the two oval organs (testicles) that produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerPeter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology
Last RevisedApril 1, 2011

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Last Updated: April 01, 2011
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