Cryptorchidism
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| Cryptorchidism | |
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| Term | Cryptorchidism |
| Short definition | Cryotherapy - (pronounced) (KRY-oh-THAYR-uh-pee) A procedure that uses an extremely cold liquid or an instrument called a cryoprobe to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue. A cryoprobe is cooled with substances such as liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide or compressed argon gas. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Cryptorchidism - (pronounced) (krip-TOR-kih-dih-to) A condition in which one or both testicles cannot move from the abdomen, where they developed before birth, into the scrotum. Cryptorchidism can increase the risk of developing testicular cancer. Also called undescended testicles
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- Wikipedia's article - Cryptorchidism
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