Anorchous

/ænˈɔrkəs/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by or affected with anorchia; lacking testicles or having undeveloped testicles.

Etymology

From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'orchis' (testicle) + '-ous' suffix (full of, having the quality of), creating an adjective describing the condition.

Kelly Says

Anorchous is the adjectival form, so you'd describe a patient as 'anorchous' the way you'd say 'diabetic'—it describes the quality of having the condition! Medical language often uses these Greek-based adjectives because they're precise and professionally neutral.

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