anorchia

Thân thiện

A doctor explains the condition of anorchia to a patient using a medical diagram.

Definition

Noun: - Absence of one or both testes: A medical condition present from birth (congenital) where a male is missing one testicle (monorchia) or both testicles (anorchia). This condition is also known as anorchism.

Usage

• This term is used specifically in medical and anatomical contexts to describe a congenital anomaly.
• It is a formal, technical term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The diagnosis confirmed congenital anorchia.
  • Anorchia is a rare condition that affects male sexual development.

Advanced Usage

• The condition is sometimes referred to more specifically as anorchism.
• In clinical discussions, the terms unilateral anorchia (absence of one testicle) and bilateral anorchia (absence of both testicles) may be used for precision.

Variants and Related Words

• Anorchism (n): A synonym for anorchia.
• Monorchia (n): The absence of a single testicle.
• Cryptorchidism (n): A related but distinct condition where one or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum, not absent.

Synonyms

• Anorchism
• Testicular agenesis (a more descriptive medical synonym)

Notes

• This word has no associated idioms or phrasal verbs due to its highly specific medical nature.

Học thuật

Noun

1. absence of one of both testes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• anorchism
• anorchidism