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monorchidism

n. the condition of having only one testis in the scrotum. The second testis may be present but undescended (see cryptorchidism). See also ectopic testis. —monorchid adj., n.

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surrogate

surrogate

n.

1. a person or object that substitutes for the role of an individual who has a significant position in a family or group. See father surrogate; mother surrogate.

2. more generally, any person or entity that substitutes for another.