Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term sialostenosis?

• A) sialo (saliva) + sten (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of saliva hardening
• B) sialo (saliva) + sten (narrow) + osis (condition) = condition of saliva narrowing
• C) sialo (small intestine) + sten (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of small intestine hardening
• D) sialo (small intestine) + sten (narrow) + osis (condition) = condition of small intestine narrowing

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