Encephalomalacia

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnˈsɛpˈheɪɫoʊˈmɑɫəˈsiaɪeɪ/

Encephalomalacia (noun)

  1. 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.