Cryptorchidism Cryptorchidism is distinct from monorchism, the condition of having only one testicle. Though the condition may occur on one or both sides, it more commonly affects the right testis. A testis absent from the normal scrotal position may be: About two-thirds of cases without other abnormalities are unilateral; most of the other third involve both testes. In 90% of cases, an undescended testis can be felt in the inguinal canal. In a small minority of cases, missing testes may be found in the abdomen or appear to be nonexistent (truly "hidden"). Undescended testes are associated with reduced fertility, increased risk
Return to the Centre of the Earth the original book of "Journey", a new story, set two hundred years later, around three travellers who followed the original route but descend from a different entrance so they could experience a new journey. Wakeman purposefully unassigned names or genders for the travellers, "because they could be the person listening". Wakeman's new idea was well received by the three record companies, and he was asked to produce a demo tape of some songs, narration, and orchestral parts. However, a problem arose when Wakeman was asked about his backing band as he wished for them and the orchestra not to be