Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 73

Multiple Choice

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

• A) thyro (adrenal gland) + toxic (poison) + osis (inflammation) = inflammation of the adrenal gland that is toxic to the body
• B) thyro (hormone) + toxic (poison) + osis (condition) = hormonal condition where too many hormones secreted by the body cause tissue in the body to die
• C) thyro (thymus) + toxic (poison) + osis (disease) = deterioration of the thymus
• D) thyro (thyroid) + toxic (poison) + osis (condition) = condition caused by the exposure of body tissue to excessive levels of thyroid hormone
• E) thyro (thyroid) + toxic (poison) + osis (disease) = disease where excessive hormones in the body damage the thyroid

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