cryptorchism
cryptorchism · cryptorchisms
The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotumThe failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum.
Meaning
1 sensesThe failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum.
failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
Origin
From cryptorch(id) + -ism.From cryptorch(id) + -ism.
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Forms
plural: cryptorchisms| Singular | cryptorchism |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops:cryptorchidycryptorchidism