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- [krip-tawr-ki-diz-uh m]
- /krɪpˈtɔr kɪˌdɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krip-tawr-ki-diz-uh m]
- /krɪpˈtɔr kɪˌdɪz əm/
Definitions of cryptorchid word
- noun cryptorchid an animal or human in which the testes fail to descend into the scrotum 3
- adjective cryptorchid denoting or relating to such an individual 3
- noun cryptorchid failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum. 1
- noun cryptorchid A person suffering from cryptorchidism. 1
- noun cryptorchid A male animal with one or two undescended testicles. 0
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Origin of cryptorchid
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < New Latin cryptorchidismus, equivalent to crypt- crypto- + orchid- (< Greek orchid-; see orchid) + -ismus -ism
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Parts of speech for Cryptorchid
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cryptorchid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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