testis

gonad of male genitalia

A gonad of a male animal. A gonad produces and releases sperm.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure gonad
Latin Name gonad of male genitalia
FMA ID 7210

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the testis?

A gonad of a male animal. A gonad produces and releases sperm.

What is the Latin name for the testis?

The Latin name for the testis is gonad of male genitalia.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7210 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000473 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — testis Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.