Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

Multiple Choice

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

A) para (beside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (incision) = incision of the parathyroid
B) para (beside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the parathyroid
C) para (inside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the thyroid
D) para (inside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the inside of the thyroid
E) para (outside) + thyroid (thyroid) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the outside of the thyroid