Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

Multiple Choice

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

A) hypophys (pancreas) + itis (disease) = disease of the pancreas
B) hypophys (pituitary gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the pituitary gland.
C) hypo (over) + phys (pancreas) + itis (disease) = disease of the glands over the pancreas
D) hypo (under) + phys (pancreas) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation under the pancreas
E) hypo (over) + phys (pituitary gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the glands over the pituitary gland