noun
- a condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum before birth or during early development
Usage: medical term; also called cryptorchidism
Examples
- The pediatrician diagnosed cryptorchism in the newborn during a routine examination.
- Cryptorchism can sometimes resolve on its own within the first year of life.
- If cryptorchism persists beyond infancy, surgical intervention may be necessary.
- The condition of cryptorchism increases the risk of infertility if left untreated.
- Early detection of cryptorchism is important for preventing complications.