Which term means "softening of the brain"?
A)encephalomalacia
B)encephalopathy
C)encephalosclerosis
D)encephalalgia

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Encephalomalacia refers specifically to the softening or deterioration of brain tissue. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including infection, trauma, or ischemia (lack of blood flow). Encephalopathy refers more broadly to any disease or dysfunction affecting the brain, while encephalosclerosis refers to hardening of brain tissue, and encephalalgia refers to headache pain.

Which Term Means "Softening of the Brain