cryptorchidism

(noun)

The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum

Related Terms

  • orchiopexy
  • testis

Examples of cryptorchidism in the following topics:

  • Cryptorchidism

    • Cryptorchidism is the absence of one or both testes from the scrotum.
    • However, about 80% of cryptorchid testes descend by the first year of life (the majority within three months), making the true incidence of cryptorchidism around 1% overall.
    • A small percentage of cases of isolated cryptorchidism are familial.
    • Few specific genes associated with isolated cryptorchidism have been identified.
    • Cryptorchidism occurs when one or both testes do not descend into the scrotum.
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