Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pericardiocentesis?

• A) peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue around the heart
• B) peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (suture) = suture of the tissue around the heart
• C) peri (inside) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue inside the heart
• D) peri (inside) + cardio (heart) + centesis (suture) = suture of the tissue inside the heart
• E) peri (upon) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue upon the heart

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