Testicles

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstɪkəlz/

Definitions of testicles

noun a pair of male reproductive organs that produce sperm and male hormones

Example Sentences

A1 Men have testicles.

A2 The doctor checked his testicles for any abnormalities.

B1 Testicular cancer is a serious health concern for men.

B2 He felt a sharp pain in his testicles after the accident.

C1 The athlete underwent surgery to repair his ruptured testicle.

C2 The medical examiner conducted a thorough examination of the testicles during the autopsy.

Examples of testicles in a Sentence

formal The doctor performed a thorough examination of the patient's testicles.

informal I accidentally kicked him in the testicles during the game.

slang He got hit right in the nuts, it must have hurt his testicles.

figurative His boss has him by the testicles, he can't make any decisions without approval.

Grammatical Forms of testicles

• plural: testicles
• comparative: more testicular
• superlative: most testicular
• present tense: testicle
• future tense: will testicle
• perfect tense: have testicled
• continuous tense: is testicling
• singular: testicle
• positive degree: testicular
• infinitive: to testicle
• gerund: testicling
• participle: testicled

Origin and Evolution of testicles

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'testicles' is derived from the Latin word 'testiculus', which means 'a small witness or testicle'. The term was used to refer to the male reproductive organs.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'testicles' has retained its original meaning but has become more commonly used in medical and informal contexts to refer to the male reproductive organs.