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单词 cryptorchidism
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Definition of cryptorchidism in English:

cryptorchidism

noun ˈkrɪpˌtɔːkɪdɪzmkripˈtôrkəˌdizəm
mass nounMedicine
  • A condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Previous disorders of the testes, such as cryptorchidism or spermatic cord torsion, or a history of inguinal, scrotal, or retroperitoneal surgery, are associated with subfertility.
    • The condition, known as cryptorchidism, or undescended testes, is related to the increase in the number of lower sperm counts, declining sperm quality and infertility.
    • All individuals had hypospadias, bilateral cryptorchidism, and evidence of mullerian duct derivatives, which was confirmed by laparoscopy.
    • About 20 percent of testicular tumors in men with unilateral cryptorchidism occur on the side with the normally descended testicle; this finding supports the argument against indiscriminate removal of undescended testes.
    • They also reported that the incidence of testicular tumours, cryptorchidism, and hypospadias is increasing.

Origin

Late 19th century: from crypto- 'hidden' + Greek orkhis, orkhid- 'testicle' + -ism.

 
 

Definition of cryptorchidism in US English:

cryptorchidism

nounkripˈtôrkəˌdizəm
Medicine
  • A condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They also reported that the incidence of testicular tumours, cryptorchidism, and hypospadias is increasing.
    • About 20 percent of testicular tumors in men with unilateral cryptorchidism occur on the side with the normally descended testicle; this finding supports the argument against indiscriminate removal of undescended testes.
    • All individuals had hypospadias, bilateral cryptorchidism, and evidence of mullerian duct derivatives, which was confirmed by laparoscopy.
    • Previous disorders of the testes, such as cryptorchidism or spermatic cord torsion, or a history of inguinal, scrotal, or retroperitoneal surgery, are associated with subfertility.
    • The condition, known as cryptorchidism, or undescended testes, is related to the increase in the number of lower sperm counts, declining sperm quality and infertility.

Origin

Late 19th century: from crypto- ‘hidden’ + Greek orkhis, orkhid- ‘testicle’ + -ism.

 
 
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