cryptorchidism
noun
crypt·or·chi·dism
krip-ˈtȯr-kə-ˌdi-zəm 
variants
or less commonly cryptorchism
: a condition in which one or both testes fail to descend normally
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But neither would cryptorchidism, perturbations in thyroid hormone, reproductive issues and developmental issues in children, which epidemiological studies have shown to be associated with BFR exposure.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Bruno had cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend, according to the evaluation.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2021
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Bruno had cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend, according to the evaluation.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2021
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“Cryptorchidism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptorchidism. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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cryptorchidism
noun
crypt·or·chi·dism
-kə-ˌdiz-əm
variants
also cryptorchism
: a condition in which one or both testes fail to descend normally compare monorchidism
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