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testicles

/ˈtɛstɪkəlz/

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 veterinarian examined the dog's testicles to check for any signs of swelling or abnormality. "
anatomy organ sex body physiology biology medicine science animal human

Related Words

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. "

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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. "

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examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

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abnormality noun

/ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/

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

"The child's unusually high heart rate was an abnormality requiring medical attention. "

Illustration veterinarian

veterinarian noun

/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/

A medical doctor who treats animals.

"The family took their sick cat to the veterinarian for a check-up. "

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gland noun

/ɡlænd/

An organ that synthesizes a substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).

"The thyroid gland in your neck produces hormones that regulate your metabolism. "

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swelling verb

/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/

To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

"After she bumped her head, a large bump started swelling on her forehead. "

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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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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."