undescended testicles have an increased risk for cancer
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undescended testicle — /ˌʌndəsɛndəd ˈtɛstɪkəl/ (say .unduhsenduhd testikuhl) noun a testicle that has remained within the inguinal canal and has not descended into the scrotum …
undescended testis — noun a testis that fails to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops undescended testicles have an increased risk for cancer • Syn: ↑undescended testicle • Hypernyms: ↑testis, ↑testicle, ↑orchis, ↑ball, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
testicle — n. an undescended testicle * * * an undescended testicle … Combinatory dictionary
undescended — [un΄dē sen′dəd] adj. designating a testicle, usually sterile, that remains in the abdominal area at birth rather than descending normally into the scrotum during pregnancy … English World dictionary
Testicle — Diagram of male (human) testicles … Wikipedia
undescended — adjective Medicine (of a testicle) remaining in the abdomen instead of descending normally into the scrotum … English new terms dictionary
undescended — adj. Med. (of a testicle) remaining in the abdomen instead of descending normally into the scrotum … Useful english dictionary
Ridgling — A ridgling or rig is a male animal with an undescended testicle. An undescended testicle is not a serious or life threatening condition, though it may cause the animal discomfort at times. This condition can be corrected by either surgery to… … Wikipedia
Orchiopexy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 62.5 Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. It is performed by a pediatric urologis … Wikipedia
Orchiopexy — Surgery to bring down an undescended testicle. * * * 1. Surgical treatment of an undescended testicle by freeing it and implanting it into the scrotum. 2. Anchoring a testis susceptible to torsion in the scrotum. SYN: orchidopexy, orchidorraphy,… … Medical dictionary
