Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 69

Multiple Choice

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

• A) arthro (joint) + desis (binding) = binding of a joint (surgical fixation of a joint)
• B) arthro (joint) + desis (breaking) = breaking of a joint
• C) arthro (joint) + desis (incision) = incision into a joint
• D) arthro (joint) + desis (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a joint
• E) arthro (joint) + desis (suture) = suture of a joint

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