Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 22

Multiple Choice

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

• A) para (beside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (incision) = incision of the parathyroid
• B) para (beside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the parathyroid
• C) para (inside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the thyroid
• D) para (inside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the inside of the thyroid
• E) para (outside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the outside of the thyroid

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