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Definition of Orchiopexy
1. Noun. Operation to bring an undescended testicle into the scrotum.
Definition of Orchiopexy
1. Noun. (context: surgery) The procedure to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Orchiopexy
1. Surgical treatment of an undescended testicle by freeing it and implanting it into the scrotum. Synonym: cryptorchidopexy, orchidorraphy, orchiorrhaphy. Origin: orchio-+ G. Pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Orchiopexy
Literary usage of Orchiopexy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"It is uncertain whether earlier orchiopexy prior to school age, which is now
common practice, will prevent development of testicular cancer.19 Giwercman et ..."
2. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"Recommendation: Periodic screening for testicular cancer by testicular examination
is recommended for men with a history of cryptorchidism, orchiopexy, ..."
3. Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services: Put Prevention Into Practice by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Adolescents 13 to 18 years of age with a history cryptorchidism, orchiopexy, or
testicular atrophy should also be examined. ..."
4. Assessment of the Scientific Information for the Radiation Exposure by National Research Council (U.S.) (2005)
"... orchiopexy, or testicular atrophy should be informed of their increased risk
for developing testicular cancer and counselled about screening options. ..."
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