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. |
cryptorchid [krɪpˈtɔːkɪd]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) an animal or human in which the testes fail to descend into the scrotum
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) denoting or relating to such an individual
[from crypto- + orchid, from Greek orkhis testicle]
cryptorchidism n
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