noun
- Plural of cryptorchism; conditions in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum.
Usage: medical; also called cryptorchidism
Examples
- The pediatrician screened the newborn for cryptorchisms during the routine examination.
- Cryptorchisms can sometimes resolve on their own within the first year of life.
- If left untreated, cryptorchisms may increase the risk of infertility and cancer.
- The surgeon recommended intervention for the patient's bilateral cryptorchisms.
- Early detection of cryptorchisms is important for proper treatment and prevention of complications.