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monorchidism

 

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Noun monorchidism has 1 sense
  1. monorchism, monorchidism - failure of one testes to descend into the scrotum
    --1 is a kind of cryptorchidy, cryptorchidism, cryptorchism

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Monorchidism

Definition:

Monorchidism refers to a medical condition wherein a male individual has only one testicle.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Medical):

In the medical sense, monorchidism is a condition where a person is born with only one testicle due to the absence or failure of development of the other testicle.

Example sentence: John was diagnosed with monorchidism at birth, and his doctor assured his parents that he could live a normal life without any major complications.

Sense 2 (Popular):

In popular culture, monorchidism is occasionally used as a metaphorical term to describe someone lacking courage or masculinity.

Example sentence: The character in the novel was often portrayed as a weakling, often referred to as monorchid, lacking in any true bravery or strength.

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