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-malacia — Softening

-malacia means softening. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: osteomalacia.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Softening

• Ancient Greek: μαλακός (malakos)

Examples and word parts

osteomalacia

Softening of bone due to impaired mineralization.

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• contra- — Against

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• dys- — Difficult, abnormal

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