| anorchia | <embryology> The congenital absence of one or both testicles. Differs from cryptorchism where the testes are present, but have not descended into the scrotum. (13 Oct 1997) |
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| anorchism | Absence of the testes; may be congenital or acquired. Synonym: anorchia. Origin: G. An-priv. + orchis, testis (05 Mar 2000) |