testicular

/tes'tikjulə/

Thân thiện

A doctor explains testicular health during a routine checkup.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or involving the testes: The word "testicular" describes anything pertaining to the testicles, the male reproductive glands.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • He underwent surgery for a testicular tumor.
  • Regular self-exams are important for testicular health.
  • The doctor explained the testicular anatomy.

Advanced Usage

• "Testicular function": Refers to the biological role of the testes, primarily in producing sperm and hormones like testosterone.

  • The medication can affect testicular function.

• "Testicular tissue": Refers specifically to the cellular material that makes up the testes.

  • The biopsy examined the testicular tissue.

Variants and Related Words

• Testicle (n): The male reproductive gland; a testis.

  • Pain in the testicle should be evaluated by a doctor.

• Testis (n): The singular, formal term for testicle.

  • Each testis is contained within the scrotum.

Synonyms

• Of the testes: Pertaining to the testicles.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or involving the testes
   • testicular cancer