Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Term

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheomalacia?

A) tracheo (trachea) + malac (breakdown) + osis (condition) = break down of the trachea
B) tracheo (trachea) + malac (hardening) + osis (condition) = hardening of the trachea
C) tracheo (trachea) + malac (narrowing) + osis (condition) = narrowing of the trachea
D) tracheo (trachea) + malac (opening) + osis (condition) = opening of the trachea
E) tracheo (trachea) + malac (softening) + osis (condition) = softening of the trachea