Malacia is a term applied to softening of a part or tissue in disease: for example, OSTEOMALACIA or softening of the bones. Health Source: Medical Dictionary Author: Health Dictionary
n. abnormal softening of a part, organ, or tissue, such as bone (see osteomalacia). Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin
combining form denoting abnormal softening of a tissue. Example: keratomalacia (of the cornea). Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin
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