Undescended testis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012425",
  "term": "Undescended testis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A developmental condition in males where one or both testes fail to descend from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum. This condition, also known as cryptorchidism, is a common birth defect. If left uncorrected, it can lead to impaired fertility and an increased risk of testicular cancer.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cryptorchid testis",
    "cryptorchidism"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "testis",
    "abdominal cavity",
    "scrotum"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 817 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/undescended-testis/"
}