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Cryptorchism, or cryptochidism.
Condition marked by undescended testicles;
failure of the testes to complete their
descent into the scrotum before birth. When
only one testicle has descended, the
condition is known as monorchism. About 10%
of boys are born with one or both testes
undescended. Usually the condition resolves
within a few weeks of birth. Otherwise, an
operation is needed to bring the testes down
and ensure normal sexual development.