Question

which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term chondroplasty? multiple choice chondro (cartilage) + plasty (binding) = binding of cartilage (surgical fixation of cartilage) chondro (cartilage) + plasty (breaking) = breaking of cartilage chondro (cartilage) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of cartilage chondro (cartilage) + plasty (incision) = incision into cartilage

Explanation:

In medical - terminology, "chondro -" means cartilage and "-plasty" means reconstruction or shaping. So chondroplasty is the reconstruction of cartilage.

Answer:

chondro (cartilage) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of cartilage