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Diseases & Disorders

cryptorchidism

Meaning of cryptorchidism: A condition in which one or both testicles fail to move from the abdomen, where they develop before birth, into the scrotum.

Definition of cryptorchidism

A condition in which one or both testicles fail to move from the abdomen, where they develop before birth, into the scrotum. Cryptorchidism may increase the risk for development of testicular cancer. Also called undescended testicles.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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