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ICcode for "Testicles"

The [b]testicles[/b], known colloquially as [b]balls[/b] and medically
as [b]testes[/b] (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.


[heading]Health issues


The most important diseases of testicles are:

[item] inflammation of the testicles, called orchitis

[item] testicular cancer and other neoplasms

[item] accumulation of clear fluid around a testicle, called hydrocele
testis

[item] inflammation of the epididymis, called epididymitis 

[item] spermatic cord torsion also called testicular torsion

[item] varicocele 

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.


[heading]See Also


[item][about=Penis]Penis[/about]

[item][about=CBT]Cock and Ball Torture[/about]



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