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testicle

/ˈtɛstɪkəl/

Meanings
noun
The male sex and endocrine gland, found in some types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's testicles to check for any abnormalities. "
anatomy organ physiology sex biology medicine body animal human

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration hormones

hormones noun

/ˈhɔrmoʊnz/ /ˈhɔrmənz/

Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

"During puberty, teenagers experience many physical and emotional changes because their bodies are producing more hormones. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration testosterone

testosterone noun

/tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/ /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹoʊn/

Steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes of the male; it is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in the male.

"During puberty, testosterone causes boys to develop deeper voices and grow facial hair. "

Illustration abnormalities

abnormalities noun

/ˌæbnɔːrˈmælətiz/ /ˌæbnɔːrˈmælətɪz/

The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity.

"The doctor ordered more tests to check for any abnormalities in the blood sample. "

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steroid noun

/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/

A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.

"My doctor prescribed a steroid cream to reduce the inflammation on my skin. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration endocrine

endocrine noun

/ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn/ /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/

The secretion of an endocrine gland.

"The endocrine system regulates many body functions, like growth and metabolism, through the secretion of hormones. "

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produces verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪz/ /pɹəˈdusɪz/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"Our apple tree produces a lot of fruit every summer. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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animals noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

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testicles noun

/ˈtɛstɪkəlz/

The male sex and endocrine gland, found in some types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.

"The veterinarian examined the dog's testicles to check for any signs of swelling or abnormality. "