-malacia

-malacia

 

word element [Gr.], morbid softening or softness.

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-malacia

Combining form indicating softening of an anatomic structure.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

-malacia

Suffix denoting softening.

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