Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Cryptorchidism

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: A condition in which the testicles fail to descend into the scrotal sac during fetal development
Combining form and definition: crypt/o, “hidden”; orchid/o, “testis”
Suffix and definition: -ism, “condition or disease”

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