Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

Multiple Choice

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

A) pan (all) + cyto (blood) + penia (deficiency) = deficiency in all types of blood cells
B) pan (many) + cyto (blood) + penia (excess) = excessive amounts of most types of blood cells
C) pan (all) + cyto (cell) + penia (deficiency) = deficiency in all cellular components of the blood
D) pan (all) + cyto (cell) + penia (excess) = excessive amounts of all cellular components of the blood
E) pan (many) + cyto (cell) + penia (blood condition) = abnormal levels in most cellular components of the blood