Orchis (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor had to examine his orchis for signs of damage after the accident.
- The patient was worried about the health of his orchis and sought a specialist.
- The kick in the orchis left him writhing in pain on the ground.
- It is essential for men to take care of their orchis and maintain genital hygiene.
- The medical term "orchis" is often used interchangeably with the colloquialism "testicle" in formal settings.
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Meaning 2
Any of various deciduous terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers and flowers in erect terminal racemes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.