Encephalomalacia
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnˈsɛpˈheɪɫoʊˈmɑɫəˈsiaɪeɪ/
Encephalomalacia (noun)
- A medical condition where brain tissue becomes soft and damaged, usually because of lack of blood or oxygen.
Examples
- Encephalomalacia is brain tissue softening caused by injury.
- Brain tissue softening can be described as encephalomalacia.