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Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

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


A) peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue around the heart
B) peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (suture) = suture of the tissue around the heart
C) peri (inside) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue inside the heart
D) peri (inside) + cardio (heart) + centesis (suture) = suture of the tissue inside the heart
E) peri (upon) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue upon the heart

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