Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 35

Multiple Choice

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

• A) tars (ankle) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the ankle
• B) tars (ankle) + ectomy (removal) = removal of all or a portion of the ankle
• C) tars (tendon) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the tendon
• D) tars (wrist) + ectomy (removal) = removal of all or part of a wrist
• E) tars (wrist) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the wrist

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