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undescended

American

[uhn-di-sen-did] / ˌʌn dɪˈsɛn dɪd /

adjective

(of a testicle) not having descended from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum.

undescended British

/ ˌʌndɪˈsɛndɪd /

adjective

(of the testes) remaining in the abdominal cavity rather than descending to lie in the scrotum

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Etymology

Origin of undescended

First recorded in 1825–35; un- ¹ ( def. ) + descend ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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undescended

He had a hernia, an undescended testicle, and a deformed big toe.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2020

This includes men who have had previous surgeries for testicular torsion or for undescended testicles.

From Fox News ● Aug. 24, 2019

He points out that poor sperm quality is associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer and also a history of congenital reproductive defects, including undescended testes.

From The Guardian ● May 24, 2019

Hanne Gaby Odiele, 29, was born with undescended testicles, which were removed when she was 10 after doctors warned that they could cause cancer.

From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2017

The physician checked for a hernia and found undescended testicles instead.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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