Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypophysectomy?
A)hypophys (pancreas) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the pancreas
B)hypophys (pituitary gland) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the pituitary gland
C)hypo (over) + phys (gland) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the adrenal gland
D)hypo (under) + phys (gland) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = removal of the pituitary gland

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The prefix "hypo-" means "under," "phys" refers to "the pituitary gland," and "ectomy" means "removal of." Therefore, hypophysectomy means the removal of the pituitary gland.

Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical