Testis Meaning and Definition
Testis
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛstɪs/
Part of Speech
Noun, Anatomy
Definition
The male reproductive organ in most mammals, including humans, responsible for producing sperm.
Etymology
From Latin “testis”, meaning “witness”, possibly referring to the role of the testes in fertilization.
Usage Notes
In anatomy, Testis is a singular noun, while testes is the plural form. Testicular refers to the testes or their contents.
Cultural References
In medicine, the term Testis is frequently mentioned in discussions about male infertility, testicular cancer, and vasectomy.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- It’s a testis issue
- Testicular fortitude
Related Words or Phrases
- Testicular
- Sperm
- Fertilization
Collocations
- In the testis
- Testicular cancer treatment
- Male reproductive system
Frequency of Use
Testis is a relatively uncommon word in everyday language, but it is frequently used in medical and scientific contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Testesis
- Testas
- Testees