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testicle

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈtɛsˌtɪkəɫ// UK //tˈɛstɪkəl// tes·ti·cle

n. one of the two oval-shaped organs in the male body that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.

n. one of the two oval-shaped male reproductive glands that produce sperm and secrete testosterone.


SIMPLE

The doctor examined the testicle for any signs of swelling.

CONTEXTUAL

During the physical examination, the physician checked the testicle for size, shape, and any unusual lumps.

COMPLEX

The development of the testicle is a complex process involving the differentiation of germ cells and the establishment of a functional blood-testis barrier.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis.

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