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monorchid, a. and n.|mɒˈnɔːkɪd| [f. mod.L. monorchis, monorchid-: see monorchis. Cf. F. monorchide.] a. adj. Having only one testicle; characterized by or exhibiting monorchism. b. n. A monorchid person; = monorchis.
1822–34Good's Study Med. (ed. 4) IV. 6 There is a set of barbarians at the back of the Cape of Good Hope, who appear to be very generally monorchid, or possessed of only a single testis. 1874Van Buren Dis. Genit. Org. 390 A Monorchid has only one testicle in the scrotum. 1885Lancet 18 July 141/2 The question as to the possible..inconvenience to which monorchids are liable falls under two heads. |