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Testicles

The testicles, known colloquially as balls and medically as testes (singular testis), are the male generative glands. Male mammals have two testicles, which are often contained within an extension of the abdomen called the scrotum.

It is normal for one testis to hang lower than the other (usually the left). This is primarily due to differences in the vascular anatomical structure on the right and left sides. It is thought that this is another evolutionary development which protects each testis from hitting against the other.

Health issues

The most important diseases of testicles are:

At least for humans, testicular prostheses are available to mimic the appearance and feel of one or both testicles, when absent as from injury or medical treatment.

See Also

(This entry in the BDSM Dictionary incorporates text from the Testicles article in Wipipedia.)

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