Question

which term means softening of the sclera?
a scleromegaly
b scleromalacia
c scleropathy
d sclerotomy

Explanation:

• scleromegaly: "megaly" means enlargement. So this term means enlargement of the sclera.
• scleromalacia: "malacia" means softening. So this term means softening of the sclera.
• scleropathy: "pathy" means disease. So this term means disease of the sclera.
• sclerotomy: "tomy" means incision. So this term means incision of the sclera.

Answer:

B. scleromalacia