cryptorchid
/krɪpˈtɔrkɪd/
noun
- A male animal (especially a mammal) in which one or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum.
- Breeders often avoid using cryptorchid males for reproduction.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the puppy as a cryptorchid and recommended surgery.
- The horse was a cryptorchid, so the owner had to have it treated.
adjective
- Having undescended testicles.
- A cryptorchid animal may have a higher risk of certain health problems.
- The vet explained that a cryptorchid cat could still live a normal life after surgery.
- The cryptorchid condition is common in some dog breeds.