cryptorchid

/krɪpˈɔrɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A male mammal, especially a human infant, whose testes have not descended into the scrotum

“The doctor diagnosed the newborn as a cryptorchid and scheduled surgery to correct the issue.”

2. noun

A person whose testes have not descended into the scrotum

“The patient was referred to a specialist for treatment of his cryptorchid condition.”

Synonyms

  • testicular agenesis
  • undescended testes

Antonyms

  • descended testes
  • normal testicular development