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is a congenital defect where testes fails to descend into the scrotal sac during fetal development.

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Cryptorchidism

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Prostatitis

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Inguinal hernia

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Prostate carcinoma

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The correct option is A Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism is a congenital defect which develops when the foetus fails to produce enough testosterone. This results in failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac properly.

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