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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Ben Lidgey was "messing around" with his son in the garden when he was accidentally kicked in the testicles - but it may well have saved his life.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 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
It said that there had been no "disappearance" of the bull's testicles and the pink marble used for the restoration was considered the closest material to the work's original appearance.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Biobanks store appendixes, ovaries, skin, sphincters, testicles, fat, even foreskins from most circumcisions.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
