testicle

American  

[tes-ti-kuhl] / ˈtɛs tɪ kəl /

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

testicles plural

1. (not in technical use) the male gonad or reproductive gland, either of two oval glands located in the scrotum.

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testicle British  

/ ˈtɛstɪkəl, tɛˈstɪkjʊlə /

noun

1. Also called: testis.  either of the two male reproductive glands, in most mammals enclosed within the scrotum, that produce spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone

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testicle Scientific  

/ tĕs′tĭ-kəl /

1. Either of the testes of a male mammal together with the scrotum that contains it.

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Other Word Forms

• testicular
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of testicle

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; from Latin testiculus; see origin at testis, -cle ¹

Example Sentences

With Marsh, who missed Australia's first two matches, still doubtful for Monday's game in Kandy after suffering bleeding from a testicle, Smith is in line to pad up at the top of the order.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

He also said he had diabetes and high blood pressure and showed us a medical report with details of an operation in 2016 to remove his left testicle.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Previously, patients with low sperm counts or those thoughts to have no sperm at all had to undergo an invasive surgery in which sperm was removed through a needle inserted into the testicle.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2022

That’s why patient advocates like Towt would like to see manufacturers fund an independent trial of thousands of people with silicone devices of all types, from breast implants to testicle prostheses.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2022

Finally, after the suffering became intolerable, he relented, was examined, and was told that he was suffering from orchitis, an inflammation of the testicle.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady