Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 83

Multiple Choice

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

• A) retino (retina) + pathy (condition) = condition of the retina
• B) retino (retina) + pathy (disease) = disease of the retina
• C) retino (retina) + pathy (hernia) = hernia of the retina
• D) retino (retina) + pathy (pain) = pain in the retina
• E) retino (retina) + pathy (pertaining to) = pertaining to the retina

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