crypt·or·chism (kr p-tôr kz  m) also crypt·or·chi·dism (-k-dzm)n. A developmental defect marked by the failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum. [From New Latin cryptorchidismus, from Greek kruptorkhos, having undescended testicles : crypt(o)- + orkhis, orkhid-, testicle.] crypt·or chid n. |
cryptorchidism
the failure of one or both testes to descend normally. — cryp-torchid, n., adj.
See also: Sex
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| Noun | 1. | cryptorchidism - failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops undescended testicle, undescended testis - a testis that fails to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops; "undescended testicles have an increased risk for cancer" monorchidism, monorchism - failure of one testes to descend into the scrotum abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies |
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