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retained

kept in an original position when dehiscence or movement to another location is more appropriate.

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retained cartilage core

see retained enchondral cartilage cores.

retained corpus luteum

the corpus luteum is not resorbed at the appropriate time in the reproductive cycle and the animal remains anestral.

retained meconium

see meconium ileus.

retained placenta

see retained placenta.

retained testicle

failure of the testicle(s) to migrate out of the peritoneal cavity, through the inguinal ring and into the scrotum before the animal reaches puberty. The retention may be uni- or bilateral.