testis meaning
UK /ˈtɛstɪs/ US 2 syllables
testis (noun): one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens.
Definition of testis
- one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
- she kicked him in the balls and got away
Synonyms: testicle, orchis, ball, ballock, bollock, nut, egg
Type of: male reproductive gland, gonad
Kinds: cobblers, undescended testis
How to pronounce testis
testis is pronounced /ˈtɛstɪs/ in British English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in IS · 6-letter words
More about testis on Wikipedia.