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 /

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

Derived Forms

• testicular
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• testicles
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of testicle

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

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Example Sentences

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testicle testicles

"When I detected a little lump on my testicle... I was just ignorant of my own health - I just thought I'll get on with it," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

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

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

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

NHS guidance on low sperm count , externaldoes say tight underwear can increase the temperature of your testicles which may affect the quality of your sperm.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Italians have reacted with bemusement to the restoration of a famous bull mosaic in Milan, with some wondering what has happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Plastic breaks down into microplastics, which have been found in just about every human tissue sampled, including from the brain, testicles and heart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026

What a cruel deal it is to have been born with testicles, and to have to carry them around along with me on my miserable path through life.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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