tes·tic·u·lar

(tĕ-stĭk′yə-lər)

adj.

Of or relating to a testicle or testis.

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tes•tic•u•lar

(tɛˈstɪk yə lər)

adj.

1. of or pertaining to the testes.

2. testiculate.

[1650–60; < Latin testicul(us) testicle + -ar¹]

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Adj.

testicular - of or involving the testes; "testicular cancer"

Translations

testicular

tes·tic·u·lar

a. testicular, rel. al testículo;

___ examination → examen ___;

___ tumors → tumores ___ -es;

___ tortion → torsión ___.

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testicular

adj testicular

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