malaco-, malac-, malako-, -malacia + (Greek: soft, softness; abnormal softening, soft-bodied)
tephromalacia
Softening of the gray matter of the brain or spinal cord.
tracheomalacia
1. Softening of the tracheal cartilages.
2. Degeneration of elastic and connective tissue of the trachea.
trichomalacia
A defect of the hair shaft that is characterized by soft, fragile, swollen hairs. It may result from physical injury to the follicles.
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