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masculine

/tesˈtikulo/

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Translation

testicle

Word origin

From Latin testiculus, a diminutive of testis ('witness'), which also came to mean 'testicle' in Latin. The same testis gives English 'testify' and 'testimony'.

Origin: Latin
Root: testiculus
English cognates: testify, testimony

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluraltestículos

Examples

reproductor .

The testicle is an organ of the male reproductive system.

reproductoras.

The testicles produce the hormones and the reproductive cells.

recomienda periódica .

The doctor recommends a regular examination of the testicles.

muchos mamíferos, sitúan .

In many mammals, the testicles are located outside the abdomen.

reproducción.

Biology studies the function of the testicle in reproduction.

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This word is part of lesson 91.