Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 71

Multiple Choice

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

• A) hepato (liver) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the liver
• B) hepato (liver) + malacia (softening) = softening of the liver
• C) hepato (liver) + malacia (narrowing) = narrowing of the liver
• D) hepato (pancreas) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the pancreas
• E) hepato (pancreas) + malacia (softening) = softening of the pancreas

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Definitions:

Cladogram

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