testis

UK
/ˈtɛstɪs/
US
/ˈtɛstɪs/

Translations

testisnoun
testes
pl
UK
/ˈtɛstɪs/
US
/ˈtɛstɪs/
The doctor examined the patient's testis for any abnormalities.
Врач осмотрел яичко пациента на наличие каких-либо отклонений.
Additional translations
Synonyms
male reproductive organ
testisadjective
UK
/ˈtɛstɪs/
US
/ˈtɛstɪs/
Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "testis volume"), functioning as an adjective meaning ‘relating to the testis’.

Definitions

testisnoun
Either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and secrete testosterone, located in the scrotum.
The doctor examined the patient's testis to check for any abnormalities.
testisadjective
Relating to the testis; used attributively before another noun, especially in medical contexts.
Testis volume measurements are important in pediatric endocrinology.