orchidometer

orchidometer
1. A caliper device used to measure the size of testes. 2. A set of sized models of testes for comparison of testicular development. [orchido- + G. metron, measure]

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n.
a calliper device for measuring the size of the testicles. The Prader orchidometer consists of a collection of testicle-shaped beads of different sizes, each of known volume, for direct comparison to and sizing of the testicles. It enables the precise charting of testicular growth.

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or·chi·dom·e·ter (or″kĭ-domґə-tər) an instrument for measuring the testis.

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