HealthAugust 28, 2026

undescended

un-di-SEN-did

Definition

Refers to an anatomical condition in which a testicle has not moved into its proper place in the scrotum before birth.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'descended,' the past participle of the verb 'descend,' which comes from the Latin 'descendere,' meaning to climb down.

In the news

The article mentions this term in the context of health issues linked to phthalates, which are chemicals found in various consumer products like diapers.

There could be toxins in your baby’s diaper — and it’s not poop

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