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Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

Question 37

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term thrombophlebitis?

A) thrombo (clot) + phleb (vein) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the vein caused by a clot
B) thrombo (clot) + phleb (vessel) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the vessel caused by a clot
C) thrombo (fatty plaque) + phleb (vein) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the vein caused by a fatty plaque
D) thrombo (fatty plaque) + phleb (vessel) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the vessel caused by a fatty plaque

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