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Definition of testicle

testicle

/ˈtɛs.tɪ.kəl/
tes · ti · cle
Plural:testicles
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Adjective:testicular
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testicle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Either of the two oval male reproductive glands located in the scrotum of humans and most other mammals that produce spermatozoa and male sex hormones such as testosterone.

Example

"The urologist performed an ultrasound examination to check the patient's right testicle for any abnormalities."

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• Rhymes for testicle

• Nearby Words

testament
testee
tester
testicle
testicular
testifier
testify

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin testiculus, a diminutive of testis, literally meaning 'little witness' because the organs were historically viewed as bearing witness to male virility.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Testicle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/testicle
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