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How do you form the plural of the word 'testis' according to the chapter on medical terminology?

The plural of the word 'testis' is 'testes'.

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  • The word 'testis' refers to a male reproductive organ.
  • The plural form is 'testes'.
  • This follows the pattern of Latin-derived medical terminology.
Source:Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition· Concepts, Suffixes, and Prefixes of Medical Terminology· p. 37–49

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