Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

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Multiple Choice

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

• A)hypophys (pancreas) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the pancreas
• B)hypophys (pituitary gland) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the pituitary gland
• C)hypo (over) + phys (gland) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the adrenal gland
• D)hypo (under) + phys (gland) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the pituitary gland

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