testicle; testis
Anatomical term for the male reproductive gland. Used in medical and biological contexts.
睾丸は男性の生殖器官の一部です。
The testicles are part of the male reproductive organs.
The doctor examined the testicles.
epididymis
orchitis; inflammation of the testes
cryptorchidism; undescended testicle
testicular torsion
testicular torsion
Standard kanji spelling for the anatomical term.
The kanji 睾 and 丸 mean 'testicle' and 'round', respectively, reflecting the shape. The reading こうがん is the on'yomi of these characters.