noun
testicle
TEHS-tih-kuhl
noun
1
Either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.
"The doctor recommended regular self-examination to check for lumps in the testicle."
How to Use Testicle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the two male sex glands.
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Word Forms
testicles plural
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Etymology
From Latin testiculus, a diminutive of testis, "witness" — an odd-sounding link that comes from the old Roman practice of swearing oaths while touching this part of the body as a symbol of virility.