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testicle

[ tes-ti-kuhl ]

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.
, plural tes·ti·cles
  1. (not in technical use) the male gonad or reproductive gland, either of two oval glands located in the scrotum.

testicle

/ ˈtɛstɪkəl; tɛˈstɪkjʊlə /

noun

  1. either of the two male reproductive glands, in most mammals enclosed within the scrotum, that produce spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone Also calledtestis

testicle

/ tĕs′tĭ-kəl /

  1. Either of the testes of a male mammal together with the scrotum that contains it.

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Derived Forms

  • testicular, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of testicle1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; from Latin testiculus; testis, -cle 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of testicle1

C15: from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis testicle

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Example Sentences

In certain recent or simple cases the Elastic Testicle-Cradle alone will effect a perfect cure.

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