Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 101

Multiple Choice

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

• A) osteo (bone) + scler (growth) + osis (condition) = condition of bone growth
• B) osteo (bone) + scler (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of bone hardening
• C) osteo (cartilage) + scler (pain) + osis (condition) = condition of cartilage pain
• D) osteo (joint) + scler (softening) + osis (condition) = condition of joint softening
• E) osteo (muscle) + scler (weakening) + osis (condition) = condition of muscle weakness

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