myomalacia
/maɪˌɒməˈlækiə/ or /maɪˌoʊməˈleɪkiə/Definitions
1. noun
a condition characterized by softening of the spinal ligaments, often due to degeneration or trauma, leading to a loss of spinal stability and flexibility
“The patient was diagnosed with myomalacia, which required immediate surgical intervention to prevent further damage to the spine.”