UNDESCENDED TESTIS Meaning and
Definition
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Undescended testis, also known as cryptorchidism, is a medical condition characterized by the failure of one or both testicles to descend properly into the scrotum during fetal development. In a normal development, the testicles form inside the abdomen and gradually descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum before birth or shortly thereafter.
With undescended testis, however, one or both testicles remain trapped inside the abdominal cavity, inguinal canal, or anywhere along the normal path of descent. This condition is more commonly observed in premature infants but can also occur in full-term infants and even in adult males.
The exact cause of undescended testis is still unclear, although it is believed to be multifactorial, involving both genetic and hormonal factors. Some risk factors include premature birth, low birth weight, family history of undescended testis, and certain other medical conditions.
If left untreated, undescended testis can lead to various complications, including an increased risk of testicular cancer, infertility, and inguinal hernia. Therefore, early detection and appropriate treatment are crucial. Treatment options typically include hormonal therapy and surgical intervention, such as orchidopexy, which involves surgically bringing down the undescended testicle into the scrotum and fixing it in place.
Regular follow-up appointments with a healthcare professional are essential after treatment, as continued monitoring is necessary to ensure proper testicular development and detect any potential complications that may arise.
Common Misspellings for UNDESCENDED TESTIS
- yndescended testis
- hndescended testis
- jndescended testis
- indescended testis
- 8ndescended testis
- 7ndescended testis
- ubdescended testis
- umdescended testis
- ujdescended testis
- uhdescended testis
- unsescended testis
- unxescended testis
- uncescended testis
- unfescended testis
- unrescended testis
- uneescended testis
- undwscended testis
- undsscended testis
- unddscended testis
Etymology of UNDESCENDED TESTIS
The word undescended in the term undescended testis comes from the Latin roots un meaning not or without, and descendere meaning to go down or to descend. It refers to the condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum during fetal development or early childhood. Testis is also of Latin origin, simply meaning testicle.
Similar spelling words for UNDESCENDED TESTIS
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