Surgical fixation of a testis, which draws an undescended testis into the scrotum, is known as:
A) orchiotomy.
B) orchidopexy.
C) orchioplasty.
D) orchiectomy.

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Surgical fixation of an undescended testis into the scrotum is known as orchidopexy. Option A (orchiotomy) involves incision of the testis, option C (orchioplasty) involves reconstruction or repair of the testis, and option D (orchiectomy) involves removal of the testis.

Surgical Fixation of a Testis, Which Draws an Undescended Testis