Meaning of cryptorchism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /krɪpˈtɔːkɪz(ə)m/

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  1. Noun

    cryptorchism

    Etymology

    mid 19th century. From German Kryptorchismus, apparently shortened from Kryptorchidismus

    Definitions

    1. failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops

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