On inspection of a male infant's penis, the NP notes that the urethral orifice appears on the ventral surface of the glans. This finding is consistent with:

Rationale: A. A chordee refers to a downward curvature of the penis, often associated with hypospadias, but it is not defined by the location of the urethral opening. B. Hypospadias is a congenital condition in which the urethral opening is located on the ventral (underside) surface of the penis rather than at the tip of the glans. Early identification is important for surgical planning. C. Epispadias is characterized by a urethral opening on the dorsal (top) surface of the penis. D. Cryptorchidism refers to undescended testes and does not affect the urethral meatus.