Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 5

Multiple Choice

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

• A) dacryo (eye) + cyst (ciliary body) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the ciliary body in the eye
• B) dacryo (eye) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the sac of fluid in the eye
• C) dacryo (tear) + cyst (ciliary body) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac and ciliary body
• D) dacryo (tear) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac
• E) dacryo (tear) + cyst (tumor) + ectomy (removal) = removal of a tumor in the tear duct

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