noun
testicle
TEHS-tih-kuhl
Testicle (noun) means Either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.
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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
- Plural
- testicles
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.
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What is the meaning of testicle?
"testicle" (noun) means either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.
What is another word for testicle?
Other words for "testicle" include testis, gonad, bollock, orchis, testicles, ballock.
How do you use testicle in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor recommended regular self-examination to check for lumps in the testicle."
