The underlined sentence in the following passage is an example of ________.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. The term is derived from the ancient Greek cephalus, meaning head.
A) exemplification
B) function/purpose
C) comparison/contrast
D) etymology

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The underlined sentence provides the origin of the term "encephalitis," making it an example of etymology, which is the study of the origin and history of words.

The Underlined Sentence in the Following Passage Is an Example