testes

[ tes-teez ]

plural noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.

1. plural of testis; the male gonads or reproductive glands located in the scrotum. Compare ovary ( def 1 ).

testes

/ ˈtɛstiːz /

noun

1. See testis
   the plural of testis

testes

1. sing. testis ( tes -tis) The two organs in the male reproductive system that produce sperm and testosterone . The testes are housed in the scrotum .

Example Sentences

Testes of male will be found under fore end of pelvis and are white, in young bird, very small.

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Testes of three adult males measured 17, 19, and 22; of three females, none evidenced reproductive activity.

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Testes sunt permulti in utramque partem, sed brevitatis causa familia contenti erimus una.

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I dare say it is so in the other entitled Duo Testes, &c., but that is of no moment.

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Testes large, ovoid, granular; length of left testis 11.0 mm.

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Related Words

• family jewels
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