Identify and Define the Root(s) in the Term Craniomalacia

question 67

Multiple Choice

Identify and define the root(s) in the term craniomalacia.

• A) cranio- head, skull
• B) cranio- head, skull; mal - bad
• C) cranio- head, skull; malacia - abnormal softening
• D) crani- head
• E) cranio- skull; malac- hard

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