Softening
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from Soften, v. Softening of the brain, or Cerebral softening(Med.), a localized softening of the brain substance, due tohemorrhage or inflammation. Three varieties, distinguished by theircolor and representing different stages of the morbid process, areknown respectively as red, yellow, and white, softening.
Softening meaning & definition 1 of Softening.
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that has stopped increasing or that is falling:
Softening meaning & definition 2 of Softening.