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cryptorchidisms

cryptorchidisms is the plural of cryptorchidism.

Meaning of cryptorchidism

Noun

cryptorchidism (usually uncountable, plural cryptorchidisms)

  1. (usually) The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum.
    • Other publications report a similar rate of 4–7%, but emphasize the influence of cryptorchidism, with which polyorchidism has been closely associated and which independently conveys an increased risk of testicular dysplasia [6], [9].2013 January, Chloe B. Wilcox, Rachel D'Cruz, Andrew J.A. Holland, “Polyorchism in association with an undescended testis and testicular atrophy: Report of a unique case and review of the...

Questions about cryptorchidisms

What is cryptorchidisms the plural of?
Cryptorchidisms is the plural of cryptorchidism.

Words near cryptorchidisms in the dictionary

  1. cryptorchic
  2. cryptorchid
  3. cryptorchides
  4. cryptorchidic
  5. cryptorchidism
  6. cryptorchidisms
  7. cryptorchids
  8. cryptorchis
  9. cryptorchism
  10. cryptorchisms
  11. cryptorheic

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