malacia

noun

ma·​la·​cia mə-ˈlā-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce malacia (audio)
: abnormal softening of a tissue
often used in combination
osteomalacia
malacic adjective

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“Malacia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/malacia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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