orchiopexy

/ɔrˌkaɪəˈpɛksi/ or-ki-uh-PEK-see

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure to correct a hernia of the testis, especially in infants and young children

“The pediatrician recommended an orchiopexy to correct the boy’s undescended testes.”

Synonyms

  • testicular hernia repair
  • testis fixation

Antonyms

  • testicular torsion