malakoplakia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inflammation of the mucous membrane of a hollow organ (as the urinary bladder) characterized by the formation of soft granulomatous lesions.

Pronunciation

/ˌmæl.ək.oʊˈplæk.i.ə/

Word forms

malakoplakia malakoplakias malacoplakia

Etymology

From malako- (“soft”) + Ancient Greek πλάκα (pláka, “plate”) + -ia, from πλάξ (pláx).

Derived words

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