Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 65

Multiple Choice

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

• A) hypophys (pancreas) + itis (disease) = disease of the pancreas
• B) hypophys (pituitary gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the pituitary gland.
• C) hypo (over) + phys (pancreas) + itis (disease) = disease of the glands over the pancreas
• D) hypo (under) + phys (pancreas) + itis (inflammation) = too small of a pancreas
• E) hypo (over) + phys (pituitary gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the glands over the pituitary gland

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Definitions:

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Nociceptor

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