testis
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In the cell, it binds to other DNA, leading to testis formation, according to the National Library of Medicine.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Four additional genes are active only in the testis and are essential for sperm production.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026
Most importantly, mice and men with these mutations have no other defects and even have normal testis size.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2024
"In humans, differently from other animal species and lower mammalians, testis are located outside of the abdomen. This contributes to the maintenance of an organ temperature 2º to 4° C below core body temperature."
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2024
The seasonal histological changes occurring in the ovary, corpus luteum, and testis of the viviparous lizard, Xantusia vigilis.
From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
