Monorchism is the state of having only one testicle within the scrotum. ==Causes== This can be due to: ==Notable cases== ===Due to testicular cancer=== ===Due to injury=== ===Due to cryptorchidism=== ==Monorchism in nonhuman animals== Although extremely rare, monorchism has been observed to be characteristic of some animal species, notably in beet... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monorchism
A condition in which only one testis is apparent, the other being absent or undescended. ... Synonym: monorchia, monorchidism. ... Origin: mono-+ G. Orchis, testis ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: mon′ōr-kizm Definitions: 1. A condition in which only one testis is apparent, the other being absent or undescended. Synonyms: monorchia, monorchidism Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=55940