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cryptorchidism

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crypt·or·chism  (krp-tôrkzm) 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·orchid n.
cryptorchidism
the failure of one or both testes to descend normally. — cryp-torchid, n., adj.
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Noun1.cryptorchidism - failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
cryptorchidy, cryptorchism
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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DESIGN: We obtained biologic samples from a prospective Danish-Finnish cohort study on cryptorchidism from 1997 to 2001.
Human breast milk contamination with phthalates and alterations of ... by Skakkebaek, Niels E. / Environmental Health Perspectives
4,14,17) Abnormalities of the reproductive system include cryptorchidism, hypospadias, hypoplastic uterus, and vaginal atresia.
Partial tetrasomy of chromosome 22: genetic and surgical implications ... by Goncalves, Tania M.L. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Risk factors placing a patient in a "high-risk group" for testicular cancer include a history of any one or more of the following: cryptorchidism (undescended testicle), orchiopexy (surgical correction of the undescended testicle), testicular atrophy (degeneration of the testicle), prior diagnosis of mumps, orchitis (inflammation of the testicle), inguinal hernia, hydrocele (fluid around the testicle), and previous testicular cancer (American Academy of Family Physicians, 1994).
Testicular cancer screening in a primary care setting by Shokar, Navkiran K. / International Journal of Men's Health
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