encephalomalacia
American
[en-sef-uh-loh-muh-lay-shuh, -shee-uh]
/ ɛnˌsɛf ə loʊ məˈleɪ ʃə, -ʃi ə /
noun
Pathology.
Etymology
Origin of encephalomalacia
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at encephalo-, malacia
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