The scientific term describing the congenital condition of the presence of single testis is
A
synorchidism
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B
monorchidism
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C
macroorchidism
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D
microorchidism
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Solution
The correct option is B monorchidism The congenital condition of the presence of a single testis is called monorchidism.
The congenital condition of fusion of two testes is called synorchidism.
Macroorchidism is a disorder in which the affected person has abnormally large sized testes.
Microorchidism is a disorder in which the affected person has testes smaller than usual. Testicular volume is greatly reduced in such persons.