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Undescended - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Undescended means not having moved down or settled into the expected position, often used to describe a testicle that has not descended into the scrotum by infancy.

undescended

/ˌʌndɪˈsɛndɪd/ /ˌʌndɪˈsɛndɪd/

Definition:

Not having moved or been brought down to a lower position, especially referring to testicles.

Synonyms:

retained, unlowered, non-descended

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

descended, lowered, dropped

Common Collocations:

undescended testicle, undescended testes, undescended condition

Derivatives:

undescent (rare), undescend (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "undescended" primarily in medical contexts, especially when discussing testicles that haven’t moved into the scrotum.

Common Phrases:

undescended testicle, undescended cryptorchidism (medical), undescended state

Etymology:

From "un-" (not) + "descend" (move downward), first used in medical contexts in the 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor diagnosed the baby with an undescended testicle.
  • 2. Surgery may be needed to correct an undescended condition in infants.
  • 3. Undescended testes are more common in premature babies.
  • 4. The vet checked the puppy for undescended testicles during the exam.

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