The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine

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What physical degeneration is described by '-malacia'?

What physical degeneration is described by '-malacia'?

Explanation

'-malacia' describes abnormal softening of tissues. For instance, "chondromalacia" is the abnormal softening of cartilage, and "osteomalacia" is the softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency.

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