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.
2. Use et al. in academic writing to abbreviate a list of three or more authors after the first citation. Attribute the first author and then write et al. to denote that there are more authors in the works cited list. 1  For example, âMonroe et al., 2013.â Or âAccording to Monroe et al., the study foundâ¦â. 2  Include a list of all the authors in the first citation, unless the sources has six or more authors.