testicles

/ˈtes.tɪ.kəl/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɛstˌɪkəlz] /ˈtes.tɪ.kəl/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈɛstˌɪkəlz] /ˈte-sti-kəl How to pronounce testicle (audio)/ (ame, mw)

testicles — noun

1. each of two oval-shaped male glands in the scrotum that make sperm and release t

1.名詞B2
釋義

each of two oval-shaped male glands in the scrotum that make sperm and release testosterone

例句

Dr. Okafor told Asher that his testicles were developing normally for his age.

possessive determiner: his testicles

During biology class, Astrid learned that the testicles are located inside the scrotum.

general anatomical reference: the testicles

同義詞
  • testes

    the formal medical term; most common in clinical and scientific writing

  • gonads

    broader term covering both testicles and ovaries; used in biology and endocrinology

文法句型

plural noun when referring to the pair; singular (testicle) for one

用法筆記

The more precise medical plural is 'testes', but 'testicles' is the common term in everyday and educational contexts. Avoid using this word in highly informal conversation, where slang terms are more typical.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor checked his testis.
✅The doctor checked his testicle.
💡'testis' is the singular anatomical term but 'testicle' is the usual singular form in everyday English.
❌He injured his testicle cord.
✅He injured his spermatic cord.
💡the structure connecting to the testicle has a different medical name.