Dartos

What does "Dartos" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Dartos is a term used in medicine to refer to a thin layer of muscle found in the skin of the male genital area, specifically in the scrotum. This muscle plays a key role in regulating the temperature of the testicles, which is important for sperm production. It does this by contracting and relaxing to move the testicles closer to the body for warmth or further away to cool them down.

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