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.
For the second reference, the two remaining names can be abbreviated to et al. A Quirk of Et Al. Finally, be careful of a quirk of et al., which is that it is pluralâthat is, it must replace at least two names (or, put another way, it cannot stand for only one name).