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  • a  (of the testis) remaining in the abdomen instead of descending into the scrotum

  • In glandular males, undescended testicles are brought from the abdomen into the scrotum.
  • But while most undescended testicles eventually get where they're supposed to be, the delay seems to cause some sort of damage: cryptorchidism affects only 3% of the male .
  • Many are born with an undescended testicle, another hereditary condition vets say can cause the gland to become cancerous.
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  • BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys
    Title: BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys Category: Health News Created: 6/17/2013 12:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 6/18/2013 12:00:00 AM
    June 19, 2013 - MedicineNet.com
  • BPA linked to a common birth defect in boys
    A new study links fetal exposure to a common chemical pollutant, bisphenol A (BPA), to defects of a testicular hormone in newborn boys with undescended testicles. The results suggest yet another potential harmful effect of BPA, which is widely used in many plastics, liners of food cans and dental sealants.
    June 17, 2013 - Science Daily

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