Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 81

Multiple Choice

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

• A)para (beside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision of the parathyroid
• B)para (beside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the parathyroid
• C)para (inside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into the thyroid
• D)para (inside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the inside of the thyroid
• E)para (outside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into the outside of the thyroid

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