Definition of SPERMATIC CORD. : a cord that suspends the testis within the scrotum and contains the vas deferens and vessels and nerves of the testis. ADVERTISEMENT.1783. noun. a cord that suspends the testis within the scrotum and contains the vas deferens and vessels and nerves of the testis. ADVERTISEMENT. 1783.
Definition. Et al. is a Latin abbreviation that means 'and others'. It's used in place of names for the purpose of saving time and space when providing in-text citations.
et al - and others ('et al.' is used as an abbreviation of `et alii' (masculine plural) or `et aliae' (feminine plural) or `et alia' (neuter plural) when referring to a number of people); the data reported by Smith et al.. 2. et al - and elsewhere (used when referring to other occurrences in a text)