Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

• A) thyro (adrenal gland) + toxic (poison) + osis (inflammation) = inflammation of the adrenal gland caused by poisons
• B) thyro (hormone) + toxic (poison) + osis (condition) = condition of hormonal poisoning
• C) thyro (thymus) + toxic (poison) + osis (disease) = disease caused by thymus poisoning
• D) thyro (thyroid) + toxic (poison) + osis (condition) = condition of thyroid poison
• E) thyro (thyroid) + toxic (poison) + osis (disease) = disease caused by thyroid poisoning

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