Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Term

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pulmonary edema?

• A) pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing of the airway
• B) pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the airway
• C) pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing or constricting of the lungs
• D) pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the lungs

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