testes

Meanings

• noun

  The two oval-shaped glands located in the scrotum that produce and store sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.

  - "The testes produce sperm and testosterone."
  - "Damage to the testes can lead to infertility."

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Variants

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testes , testis

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Etymology

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From Old French testicule, from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis 'testicle'.

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Trivia

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1. The testes are the only organs in the human body that can descend from their original position during fetal development.

2. The average size of a human testis is about 40 grams.

3. Damage to one testis can result in a decrease in testosterone production, but not complete infertility.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scrotum: The external sac that contains the testes and the epididymis.

2. Sperm: A cell that carries the male genetic material to fertilize an egg.

3. Testosterone: A male sex hormone that plays a key role in the development of male sexual characteristics.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the testes are considered a symbol of masculinity and strength. In literature, they have been used as a metaphor for courage and resilience. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from realistic to abstract.

How to Memorize "testes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two oval-shaped objects, about the size of an egg, located in a sac outside the body.

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   - Think of the word 'balls' as a colloquial term for testes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Testes Taste Tea' to remember the order of the letters in the word 'testes'.

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