Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatomalacia?

A. hepato (liver) + malacia (straight) = straightening of the liver
B. hepato (liver) + malacia (softening) = softening of the liver
C. hepato (pancreas) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the pancreas
D. hepato (liver) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the liver
E. hepato (pancreas) + malacia (softening) = softening of the pancreas


Answer: B

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