The combining form malac/o- means ________
A) "bending"
B) "hardening"
C) "softening"
D) "weakening"
C
Explanation: A) Malac/o- does not mean bending.
B) There are no medical word parts that mean hardening.
C) Correct!
D) There are no medical word parts that mean weakening.
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