Which term means "softening of the spleen"?

a. splenoid
b. splenomegaly
c. splenorrhaphy
d. splenomalacia


d
Explanation:
a. splenoid: means "resembling the spleen"
b. splenomegaly: means "enlarged spleen"
c. splenorrhaphy: means "suture the spleen"
d. splenomalacia: correct

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