Testes Meaning in English

word · lemma: testis

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Definition

The testes are the two oval organs in the male body that produce sperm and hormones such as testosterone.

Usage & Nuances

'Testes' is a formal, anatomical term used in medical or scientific contexts. In everyday conversation, people often use 'testicles' or slang terms. Used in the plural; the singular is 'testis.'

• Spanish: testículos
• Portuguese (BR): testículos
• Portuguese (PT): testículos
• Chinese (Simplified): 睾丸
• Chinese (Traditional): 睾丸
• Hindi: वृषण
• Arabic: خصيتان
• Bengali: বীর্যাণ্ড (formal) - টেস্টিকল
• Russian: яички (анатомическое)
• Japanese: 精巣
• Vietnamese: tinh hoàn
• Korean: 고환
• Turkish: testis - testisler (tıbbi)
• Urdu: خصیتیں
• Indonesian: testis

Example Sentences

The testes produce sperm in men.

basic

The doctor checked his testes during the exam.

basic

Injury to the testes can cause pain.

basic

Some health problems can affect the testes and lower hormone levels.

natural

Boys' testes usually start to grow during puberty.

natural

He felt some discomfort in his testes and decided to see a doctor.

natural