Monorchism (Noun)
Meaning
Failure of one testes to descend into the scrotum.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The condition of monorchism can occur when one testicle does not descend into the scrotum during fetal development.
- The boy was diagnosed with monorchism after his doctor couldn't feel the left testicle in the scrotum during the physical examination.
- Monorchism can increase the risk of testicular cancer, so those affected should be closely monitored by a urologist.
- The parents were concerned about their son's anatomical abnormality, specifically the condition of monorchism that led to undescended testes.
- Some medical professionals use the term monorchism to describe a condition where only one testicle is present in the scrotum, either due to non-descent or surgical removal.