Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Encephalomalacia

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Softening of brain tissue
Combining form and definition: encephal/o, “brain”
Suffix and definition: -malacia, “softening”

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