cryptorchism

/krɪptɔːrˈkɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum, often requiring surgical treatment.

“The doctor diagnosed the infant with cryptorchism and recommended immediate surgery to prevent complications.”

Synonyms

  • testicular agenesis
  • undescended testes

Antonyms

  • normal testicular development