Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheomalacia?

A. tracheo (trachea) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the trachea
B. tracheo (trachea) + malacia (breakdown) = breakdown of the trachea
C. tracheo (trachea) + malacia (softening) = softening of the trachea
D. tracheo (trachea) + malacia (narrowing) = narrowing of the trachea
E. tracheo (trachea) + malacia (opening) = opening of the trachea


Answer: C

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