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.
The abbreviation et al. is used both in parenthetical citations and in running text citations. Chapter 6 of the Publication Manual is devoted to how to cite references in the text. Among other places in that chapter, you can see the use of et al. in Table 6.1 on page 177.