noun
- a medical condition in which only one testicle is present or descended in the scrotum
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called monorchism
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with monorchidism during a routine physical examination.
- Monorchidism can occur as a congenital condition or result from injury or surgery.
- Men with monorchidism may have reduced fertility but can still father children.
- The urologist explained that monorchidism requires monitoring for potential complications.
- Monorchidism is distinct from cryptorchidism, where a testicle fails to descend properly.