Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

• A) tars (ankle) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the ankle
• B) tars (ankle) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the ankle
• C) tars (tendon) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a tendon
• D) tars (wrist) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the wrist
• E) tars (wrist) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the wrist

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T Value

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Z-Test

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