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单词 cremaster
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Definition of cremaster in English:

cremaster

noun krɪˈmastəkrəˈmastər
  • 1Anatomy
    The muscle of the spermatic cord, by which the testicle can be partially raised.

    〔剖〕提睾肌,睾提肌

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Warm water relaxes the cremaster muscle and allows scrotal lengthening.
    • The cremaster muscle links the lowest part of the abdominal wall above the groin to these coverings of the testis, and can retract it upwards: this occurs reflexly when the inner thigh is stroked.
    • The Cremaster Cycle takes its name from the cremaster muscle, which controls testicular contractions and position in response to stimuli both from outside the body and within.
    • The cremaster is a thin muscle that regulates the height of the testicles.
    • The cremaster is the male muscle that controls testicular contractions.
  • 2Entomology
    The hooklike tip of a butterfly pupa, serving as an anchorage point.

    〔昆〕臀棘

Derivatives

  • cremasteric

  • adjective

Origin

Late 17th century: from Greek kremastēr, from krema- 'hang'.

Definition of cremaster in US English:

cremaster

nounkrəˈmastər
  • 1Anatomy
    The muscle of the spermatic cord, by which the testicle can be partially raised.

    〔剖〕提睾肌,睾提肌

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Warm water relaxes the cremaster muscle and allows scrotal lengthening.
    • The cremaster is the male muscle that controls testicular contractions.
    • The cremaster muscle links the lowest part of the abdominal wall above the groin to these coverings of the testis, and can retract it upwards: this occurs reflexly when the inner thigh is stroked.
    • The Cremaster Cycle takes its name from the cremaster muscle, which controls testicular contractions and position in response to stimuli both from outside the body and within.
    • The cremaster is a thin muscle that regulates the height of the testicles.
  • 2Entomology
    The hooklike tip of a butterfly pupa, serving as an anchorage point.

    〔昆〕臀棘

Origin

Late 17th century: from Greek kremastēr, from krema- ‘hang’.

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