Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 5

Multiple Choice

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

• A) hypophys (pancreas) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the pancreas
• B) hypophys (pituitary) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the pituitary gland
• C) hypo (over) + phys (gland) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the adrenal gland
• D) hypo (under) + phys (gland) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the pituitary gland

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