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neuromalacia

noun

neu·​ro·​ma·​la·​cia ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-mə-ˈlā-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce neuromalacia (audio)
: pathological softening of nervous tissue

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“Neuromalacia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neuromalacia. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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