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TESTIS [1 record]

Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • The Genitals
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
Universal entry(ies)
testis
Latin
orchis
Latin
A09.3.01.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A typically paired male reproductive gland that produces sperm and secretes testosterone and that in most mammals is contained within the scrotum at sexual maturity.

OBS

testicle; testis: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A09.3.01.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

OBS

testes: plural form of testis.

Key term(s)
  • testes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Organes génitaux
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
testis
Latin
orchis
Latin
A09.3.01.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Gonade mâle de forme ovale, suspendue dans le scrotum, [...] productrice des spermatozoïdes [ainsi que des hormones mâles, notamment la testostérone].

OBS

testicule : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A09.3.01.001 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Órganos genitales
  • Reproducción (Medicina)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
testis
Latin
orchis
Latin
A09.3.01.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Cada una de las dos glándulas masculinas de forma redonda que se encuentran bajo el pene, contenidas en el escroto y cuya función es la producción de espermatozoides.

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