Which term means "softening of the nails"?

a. onychomycosis
b. onychomalacia
c. onychosclerosis
d. onychostenosis


b
Explanation:
a. onychomycosis: means "abnormal condition of nail fungus"
b. onychomalacia: correct
c. onychosclerosis: means "abnormal condition of hardening of the nails"
d. onychostenosis: means "narrowing of the nails"

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