Testicles: meaning, definitions and examples

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testicles

 

[ หˆtษ›stษชkษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The testicles, also known as the testes, are the male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone. They are located in the scrotum, a sac of skin that hangs below the penis.

Synonyms

gonads, testes.

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Word Description / Examples
testicles

Casual or everyday conversation, typically used in a general or informal context.

  • He accidentally got hit in the testicles during the football game.
  • The doctor said his testicles are healthy.
testes

Scientific, medical, or formal contexts when referring specifically to the male reproductive organs.

  • The testes are responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.
  • A thorough examination of the testes showed no signs of abnormality.
gonads

Scientific or medical contexts, especially when talking about reproductive organs in a more general sense.

  • The research focuses on the development of gonads in different species.
  • Hormones produced by the gonads play a crucial role in sexual development.

Examples of usage

  • The testicles are responsible for producing sperm.
  • Testosterone is produced in the testicles.
  • The testicles can be affected by certain medical conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "testicles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น testรญculos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅƒเคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hoden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ testis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั”ั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ…dra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒพๅทฃ (ใ›ใ„ใใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท testicules

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ testรญculos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท testisler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ํ™˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุตูŠุชูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ varlata

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ semennรญky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พไธธ (gฤowรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eistu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹า› ะฑะตะทั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒกแƒšแƒ” แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ แƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xaya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ testรญculos

Etymology

The word 'testicles' has Latin origins, coming from the Latin word 'testiculus', which means 'a small witness'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the male reproductive glands.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,265, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.