testicle

American  

[tes-ti-kuhl] / ˈtɛs tɪ kəl /

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

plural

testicles

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; 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

Only after I’d taken a bite would he reveal what I’d eaten: a brain, an intestine, a bull testicle.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

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

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