Monorchidism (Noun)
Meaning
Failure of one testes to descend into the scrotum.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Monorchidism, a congenital condition, affects about 3% of males where one testicle fails to descend into the scrotum.
- In cases of monorchidism, the undescended testicle is usually located in the abdomen or inguinal canal.
- Parents of a child diagnosed with monorchidism often seek surgical correction to reduce the risk of complications such as testicular cancer.
- A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology found that boys with monorchidism were more likely to have infertility issues as adults.
- Untreated monorchidism may also increase the risk of testicular torsion, a medical emergency requiring prompt surgical intervention.