orchis

• Substantivo com dois sentidos distintos: pode designar um tipo de orquídea terrestre de tubérculos carnosos e inflorescências eretas, ou a glândula reprodutiva masculina que produz espermatozoides e hormônios.

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

   • 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.

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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.

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