cryptorchidism
/krɪpˈtɔːrkɪdɪzəm/
noun
- A medical condition in which one or both of a male's testicles have not moved down into the scrotum from the abdomen.
- Cryptorchidism is one of the most common birth defects in male infants.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the puppy with cryptorchidism and recommended surgery.
- If left untreated, cryptorchidism can lead to fertility problems later in life.