Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

Multiple Choice

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

A) end (against) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (disease) = diseased tissue against the eye
B) end (around) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation around the eye
C) end (in, inside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation inside the eye
D) end (out, outside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation outside the eye
E) end (upon) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (disease) = diseased tissue upon the eye