A medical condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum and remain hidden in the abdomen or groin.
From Greek 'crypto-' (hidden) and 'orchis' (testicle), literally 'hidden testicle'; this medical term has been used since the 1700s to describe this developmental condition.
This condition affects about 1-2% of newborn boys, and doctors call it 'hidden testicle' because the organ literally stays inside the body instead of descending where it should—early detection matters for health!
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