Undescended Testis (Noun)
Meaning
A testis that fails to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops; "undescended testicles have an increased risk for cancer".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pediatrician explained to the parents that their newborn son had an undescended testis, which would require surgery to correct.
- Researchers have found a correlation between undescended testis and a higher risk of developing testicular cancer later in life.
- The urologist recommended orchiopexy to bring the undescended testis down into the scrotum and reduce the risk of complications.
- Studies have shown that an undescended testis is more susceptible to malignant transformation due to the higher temperature inside the abdomen.
- In some cases, an undescended testis may be found during a routine physical examination, particularly in young boys who have not yet reached puberty.