malacia
noun
ma·la·cia
mə-ˈlā-sh(ē-)ə 
: abnormal softening of a tissue
—often used in combination
osteomalacia
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“Malacia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/malacia. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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