orchis

• Sustantivo con dos significados diferentes: puede designar un tipo de orquídea terrestre con tubérculos carnosos e inflorescencias erectas, o la glándula reproductora masculina que produce espermatozoides y hormonas.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a type of terrestrial orchid with fleshy tubers and erect flower clusters, or to a male reproductive gland that produces sperm and hormones.

1. Orchid plantC1formalscientific

   Any of various deciduous terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers and flowers in erect terminal racemes.

   Orquídea terrestre del género Orchis

   • The orchis blooms beautifully in the spring meadow.
   • Botanists study the unique structure of the orchis flower.
   • Several species of orchis are native to Europe and Asia.

   Sinónimosorchid

2. TesticleC1formalmedical

   One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens.

   Testículo

   • The doctor examined the patient's orchis for any abnormalities.
   • In mammals, the orchis is located in the scrotum.
   • The orchis produces testosterone, a key male hormone.

   Sinónimosballgonadnuttesticletestis