testicle
noun
(not in technical use) the male gonad or reproductive gland, either of two oval glands located in the scrotum.
testicles
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pluralof testicle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mumps can cause deafness and inflame the brain, pancreas, testicles, ovaries and breast tissue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
In reality, artificially boosting testosterone, especially if not medically indicated, can shrink testicles, lower sperm counts and even make it harder to urinate.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, brain, testicles, the fluid in our eyes, and ovaries—all have microplastics, says Stapleton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
At one point, Luke had an ultrasound scan of his testicles but didn't hear back for more than a year - until he reminded the clinic about it.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
And we shall place the defendant at the bedside, holding in his right hand a cup, and in his left tablets, and on the fourth finger ram’s testicles.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
