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testicular

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌtɛsˈtɪkjəɫɝ// UK //tɛstˈɪkjʊlɐ// tes·tic·u·lar

adj. relating to the testicles, which are the male organs that produce sperm and sex hormones.

adj. relating to the testes or the production of sperm and testosterone.


SIMPLE

The doctor performed a testicular examination during the routine checkup.

CONTEXTUAL

The patient reported a sharp, testicular pain that lasted for several hours before the swelling began.

COMPLEX

The study examined the long-term effects of environmental toxins on testicular health, focusing on how exposure during puberty might impact future fertility.

Origin

From Medieval Latin testicularis, from Latin testiculum (“testicle”), diminutive of testis.

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