The adult whose testicles are abnormally retained in the abdominal cavity. Bilateral cryptorchidism involves both sides; i.e., neither testicle has descended into the scrotum. Unilateral cryptorchidism (also called monorchid) involves one side only; i.e., one testicle is retained or hidden, and one is descended.
Relating to or characterised by cryptorchism. ... Origin: crypto-+ G. Orchis, testis ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(krip-tor´kid) having undescended testes. a male with undescended testes; see also cryptorchidism.
Type: Term Pronunciation: krip-tōr′kid Definitions: 1. Relating to or characterized by cryptorchism.
A male with one or both testicles undescended.
cryptorchid, cryptorchism, cryptorchidism A developmental condition affecting male humans or animals in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum.cryptorchid A condition in which there is an undescended testicle or testicles.
The adult whose testicles are abnormally retained in the abdominal cavity. Bilateral cryptorchidism involves both sides; i.e., neither testicle has descended into the scrotum. Unilateral cryptorchidism (also called monorchid) involves one side only; i.e., one testicle is retained or hidden, and one is descended.
A condition where one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum sac.
A condition seen in intact male animals where a testicle failed to descend into the scrotum.
A testicle that fails to descend is called a cryptorchid testicle. An animal in this condition is called a cryptorchid.