Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

• A) poly (few) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of few muscles
• B) poly (few) + myo (muscle) +sitis (pain) = pain in few muscles
• C) poly (many) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of many muscles
• D) poly (many) + myos (muscle) + itis (pain) = pain in many muscles
• E) poly (one) + myo (muscle) + sitis (inflammation) = inflammation of one muscle