Which of the following terms means "softening of the cartilage"?

a. chondrosis
b. chondroma
c. chondromalacia
d. chondritis


c
Explanation:
a. chondrosis: means "abnormal condition of the cartilage"
b. chondroma: means "tumor of the cartilage"
c. chondromalacia: correct
d. chondritis: means "inflammation of the cartilage"

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