What is the correct interpretation of the biopsy results? Thorascopy with biopsy was then done under sedation in the surgical suite. The biopsy sample was sent to the pathology lab. The results showed bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.
A) The patient has a cancerous tumor of the bronchiole and alveoli.
B) The patient has a cancerous tumor originating in the bronchi.
C) The patient has a lung disorder caused by a tumor.
D) The patient needs to have a procedure to create an opening in his chest.
E) The patient needs to have his chest examined.

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The results showed a "bronchioloalveolar carcinoma," which breaks into bronchiolo (bronchiole) + alveol (alveoli) + ar (pertaining to) + carcin (cancer) + oma (tumor) = cancerous tumor of the bronchiole and alveoli.

What Is the Correct Interpretation of the Biopsy Results? Thorascopy