I try to avoid neologisms when I discuss things, but sometimes a single word can truly encapsulate an idea more than a long statement could. Today, I bring to you: “Cremasteration.”

It is derived from cremaster, the muscle that pulls the testicles closer to the body. Their function is certainly useful when running an away from an enemy, as it facilitates running even faster, and provides less danger for other unfortunate accidents (see: “testicular torsion”). In some small mammals the testicles can be fully retracted into the body cavity, ensuring protection of their most precious means of reproduction, which is the purpose in life for such cuddly animals.

The act of cremasteration, then, pertains to running away with one’s balls between the legs, to the effect that it seems that one has none. It is a decidedly cowardly act, and the term is quite fitting because it does not deride the female of the species (see: “pussies”).

Cremasteration is something we can expect the Philippines to do in the face of terrorism.

UPDATE: Here’s the infinitive form of the verb: To cremasterate. Enjoy.