Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 4

Multiple Choice

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

• A) gingiv (gum) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (over) + plasia (formation) = over formation pertaining to the gums
• B) gingiv (gum) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (under) + plasia (formation) = under formation pertaining to the gums
• C) gingiv (mouth) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (over) + plasia (formation) = over formation of pertaining to the mouth
• D) gingiv (mouth) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (under) + plasia (formation) = under formation pertaining to the mouth

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Definitions:

HBr

Hydrobromic acid, a strong acid formed by dissolving hydrogen bromide in water, used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst.

Addition

A chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product, often involving the breaking of double or triple bonds.

Anhydrous HCl

Hydrogen chloride gas or any form of hydrochloric acid that does not contain water.

1,3-Pentadiene

An organic compound with a chain of five carbon atoms, containing two double bonds located at positions 1 and 3.