testicle
noun
tes·ti·cle
ˈte-sti-kəl 
: testis
especially
: one of a higher mammal usually with its enclosing structures
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One of the most painful complications of mumps is orchitis, or swelling of the testicles, which can harm fertility.
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
One of the most well-known is orchitis, or inflammation of the testicles.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Men should keep their testicles cool by not using saunas and hot tubs, having their laptops on their laps, or cycling too much.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
My dad, who survived the removal of tumors in his testicles 30 years apart, drove me to a clinic in Orange on Friday.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
One of the most well-known is orchitis, or inflammation of the testicles.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Men should keep their testicles cool by not using saunas and hot tubs, having their laptops on their laps, or cycling too much.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
My dad, who survived the removal of tumors in his testicles 30 years apart, drove me to a clinic in Orange on Friday.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Testicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testicle. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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testicle
noun
tes·ti·cle
ˈtes-ti-kəl
: testis
Medical Definition
testicle
noun
tes·ti·cle
ˈtes-ti-kəl
: testis
especially
: one with its enclosing structures
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