What does the cryptic crossword clue "Indication of decline in reduced size of certain genitalia? (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ROT (synonym="indication of decline") in SCAL (synonym="SCAL") = SCROTAL The answer is SCROTAL.

Indication of decline in reduced size of certain genitalia? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29384 | 19 Down | 2024-05-16 flower

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