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-malacia

Suffix Medical Terminology

Softening.

Example: osteomalacia (softening of the bones)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 25 Key Terms · OpenStax

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