Anorchism (Noun)
Meaning
Absence of one of both testes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with anorchism, a rare condition where one or both testes are absent.
- Anorchism can occur in individuals with certain genetic disorders, such as androgen insensitivity syndrome.
- In some cases of anorchism, the testes may be present but undescended, making diagnosis more challenging.
- The patient's anorchism was only discovered during a routine medical examination for unrelated reasons.
- Anorchism can have significant implications for fertility and hormone production, requiring specialized medical care.