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 erythrocytosis?

• A) erythro (clotting) + cyt (blood) + osis (disease) = disease of blood clotting cells
• B) erythro (lymph) + cyt (cell) + osis (disease) = disease of lymph cells
• C) erythro (platelets) + cyt (coagulation) + osis (insufficient) = insufficient platelets for coagulation
• D) erythro (red) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = condition of red cells
• E) erythro (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = condition of white cells

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