testis

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The male reproductive gland: A testis is one of the two oval organs in the male reproductive system, located in the scrotum. Its primary functions are to produce sperm (spermatozoa) and to secrete male sex hormones called androgens, such as testosterone.
Usage
  • The word "testis" is a formal, anatomical, and biological term. It is primarily used in medical, scientific, and academic contexts.
  • It is typically used in the singular form when referring to one gland and in the plural form "testes" when referring to both.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • A routine examination checks the health of each testis.
    • The hormone testosterone is produced in the testes.
    • The doctor explained that the pain was originating from his left testis.
Advanced Usage
  • "Descended testis": A testis that has moved from the abdomen into the scrotum, which is the normal position after birth.
    • The pediatrician confirmed both testes were descended.
  • "Undescended testis": A condition where one or both testes fail to move into the scrotum.
    • Cryptorchidism is the medical term for an undescended testis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Testes (n, plural): The plural form of "testis."
    • The testes are housed in the scrotum.
  • Testicle (n): A more common, though still clinical, synonym for "testis."
    • He felt a lump in his testicle.
  • Testicular (adj): Relating to the testis or testes.
    • Testicular cancer is a concern for young men.
Synonyms
  • Testicle: The male sex gland.
  • Gonad (specifically male gonad): A general term for a reproductive gland (ovary in females, testis in males).
  • Orchis (medical, rare): An older term for testis.
Related Phrases / Idioms
  • "To have someone by the short and curlies" / "To have someone by the short hairs" (vulgar idiom): To have complete control over someone. This idiom is a metaphorical reference and is considered very informal and crude.
    • The contract has us by the short and curlies.
  • "Kick in the balls" (vulgar idiom): A literal or metaphorical action that is a severe setback or shock. As seen in the reference context, this is a crude, informal phrase.
    • Losing that client was a real kick in the balls for the company.
Noun
  1. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
    • she kicked him in the balls and got away

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