cryptorchidism
/ˈkrɪpˌtɔːkɪdɪzm
/noun [mass noun] Medicine
A condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum.The condition, known as cryptorchidism, or undescended testes, is related to the increase in the number of lower sperm counts, declining sperm quality and infertility....
- They also reported that the incidence of testicular tumours, cryptorchidism, and hypospadias is increasing.
- Previous disorders of the testes, such as cryptorchidism or spermatic cord torsion, or a history of inguinal, scrotal, or retroperitoneal surgery, are associated with subfertility.
Origin
Late 19th century: from crypto- 'hidden' + Greek orkhis, orkhid- 'testicle' + -ism.
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