Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatomalacia?

• A) hepato (liver) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the liver
• B) hepato (liver) + malacia (softening) = softening of the liver
• C) hepato (liver) + malacia (straight) = straightening of the liver
• D) hepato (pancreas) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the pancreas
• E) hepato (pancreas) + malacia (softening) = softening of the pancreas

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