malaco-, malac-, malako-, -malacia +
(Greek: soft, softness; abnormal softening, soft-bodied)
tephromalacia
Softening of the gray matter of the brain or spinal cord.
tracheomalacia
1. Softening of the tracheal cartilages.
2. Degeneration of elastic and connective tissue of the trachea.
2. Degeneration of elastic and connective tissue of the trachea.
trichomalacia
A defect of the hair shaft that is characterized by soft, fragile, swollen hairs. It may result from physical injury to the follicles.