If undescended testes do not descend into the scrotum by age ____________________ years, surgery may be necessary to correct the problem
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
2
Many times, the testes descend into the scrotum on their own by 2 years of age. If they do not descend by the age of 2, surgery should be done to correct the problem.
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